Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) Infographic

Regional Tariff Response Initiative

RTRI is here for Canadian businesses facing trade challenges 

Built on strong Canadian industries

Powered by Canadian demand

Strengthened by new trading partners

Turning trade barriers into growth opportunities

$1 billion national fund delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies to support businesses hit by tariffs.

$80 million delivered by ACOA to help Atlantic Canadian businesses impacted by tariffs diversify, modernize and reach new markets.

How can eligible businesses benefit?

Repayable and non-repayable support for businesses in every impacted sector.

Up to $1M in non-repayable contributions.

Interest-free repayable funding.

With ingenuity and ACOA support, Atlantic Canadian businesses can weather any storm and help shape Canada’s economic future.

 

How could it help my business?

Seafood
Innovative packaging solutions for new markets, such as vacuum-sealed lobster tails and flash-frozen crab clusters.

Fisheries and Agriculture
Cold storage solutions and live-holding systems so product stays fresher longer and can travel farther.

Steel
Upgrades and plant modernization to support Canada’s shipbuilding and construction sectors.

Manufacturing
Optimizing processing lines and supply chains to boost efficiency, competitiveness and resilience.

Information current as of September 18, 2025.