Who we are
Chaired by the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce and Invest WindsorEssex, the Windsor-Essex Economic Trade Task Force (Windsor-Essex ETTF) brings together local businesses, leaders and community stakeholders to serve as a unified voice for economic development and trade in the Windsor-Essex region.
The Windsor-Essex ETTF aims to work in a timely manner to collect, coordinate and disseminate information on strategies, programs and other remedies to alleviate the impact this will have on the well-being of workers, entrepreneurs and businesses in the Windsor-Essex regional economy.
Windsor-Essex annual demand for all goods and services
Total exports from Windsor-Essex to jurisdictions outside the region
Source: Lightcast Q3 2024 data set
goods exports to Canada and Canadian-owned businesses.
Tariff events
New Exporters to Border States (NEBS)
The Government of Ontario, in partnership with the Trade Commissioner Service, invites Ontario businesses from all sectors to a free webinar designed to help you successfully enter or grow your presence in the United States market. Whether you’re exploring opportunities or already exporting to the U.S., this session will provide valuable…
Defence Sector Awareness and Supply Chain Workshop
A free half-day workshop designed to help the region’s businesses understand the defence market and take practical first steps toward it. Is your business ready for Canada’s defence economy? Canada is making generational investments in defence and that means new opportunities for the companies that build, supply, machine, code and ship the…
Delivering beyond borders: Navigating global supply chain and logistics
Choosing the right Incoterms, logistics/shipping considerations, supply chain resilience & diversification, digital tools for international operations. …
Recent news about tariffs
- Sept. 09, 2026: Republican U.S. senator calls on Trump to ‘de-escalate’ trade war with Canada
- Aug. 25, 2026: Canada announces targeted countermeasures and substantive support for workers and businesses in response to U.S. tariffs
- Aug. 24, 2026: Ontario expanding protections for tariff-impacted workers
- Aug. 10, 2026: Canada launches $100-million program to strengthen domestic steel trade
- July 20, 2026: U.S. imposes additional duties on certain Canadian products, including motor vehicles
- June 3, 2026: Canada extends steel and aluminum tariff measures to support workers and businesses
- June 1, 2026: U.S. adjusts tariff regimes for aluminum, steel and copper imports
- March 11, 2026: Ontario investing $7.3 million in Windsor to protect tariff-impacted workers
- March 10, 2026: Ontario and Canada investing more than $228 million to protect workers and key industries
Tariffs and customs
Tariff tools: Export Development Canada
- U.S. Market Intelligence: Insights and analysis on the business environment of Canada’s largest export market
- FAQs: What Canadian businesses need to know
- Interactive Tool: Canada Tariff Finder
- EDC Trade Impact Program
Tariff tools: MNP
- Take the three-minute tariff exposure risk assessment
- Trade Impact Navigator: Insights and explainer articles to stay agile and resilient
Government tariff support
Access current Government programs, financial support and resources for businesses, employers and workers affected by tariffs.
Upcoming trade missions and conferences
- Best Defence Conference (Oct. 20-21, 2026 in London, Ont.)
- Ontario Business Mission to Advanced Design & Manufacturing (ADM) Expo (Nov. 11-12, 2026 in Montreal, Que.)
- Emerging Technologies in Automation & Mobility Transformation Conference & Trade Show (Nov. 19, 2026 in Windsor, Ont.) – This conference brings together international leaders in automation and technology, experts in advanced manufacturing and supply chain purchasers.
- PDAC 2027: The World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention (March 7-10, 2027, Toronto, Ont.)
Subscribe to updates
This online resource is currently under development to provide the region with current information, resources, supports and contacts to help local businesses navigate these challenges. As the task force develops this tool, businesses are encouraged to submit their contact information to receive regular updates.