The Canadian Real Estate Investor · February 4, 2025
Trade War Means Recession, Recession Means Buying Opportunity
Economy
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The U.S. is possibly implementing a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, with Canada announcing retaliatory measures including a $155B tariff package. This could lead to decreased exports, a weaker Canadian dollar, and higher import costs.
- Different regions face varying risks - Ontario's automotive sector, Alberta's energy industry, Quebec's aerospace sector, and BC's forestry industry are particularly vulnerable to tariff impacts.
- While the broader economy faces challenges, construction costs in Canada could decrease as materials originally meant for U.S. export get redirected to local markets at discounted prices, though this may be partially offset by Canadian retaliatory tariffs on U.S. building materials.
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