The New North America Initiative
Latest Publication
For Canada, a Shift from IEEPA to Section 232 Tariffs Will Be a Transition from National to Provincial Impacts
Mar. 10, 2026
By Carlo Dade and Sharon Zhengyang Sun
There are major differences between IEEPA and Section 232 tariffs, with significant economic, regional and varying policy implications for Canada.
This briefing paper provides the first in-depth examination of the provincial and sector-specific impacts of Section 232 tariffs and the resulting policy implications and mitigation options arising from the differences between IEEPA and Section 232 tariffs.
Building Alberta's Trade Resilience
Insights from Stakeholder Roundtables
In partnership with Calgary Economic Development, Edmonton Global and Lethbridge Economic Development, We convened three closed-door roundtable sessions with Alberta trade stakeholders in Fall 2025, in Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge.
These listening sessions, conducted under the Chatham House Rule, brought together business leaders, economic developers and other experts who were identified and invited by our partners.
This report contains grassroots intelligence on how U.S. trade disruptions are being felt and focuses on the ideas, new insights and opportunities identified by Alberta’s practitioners to inform actionable next steps.
A vision for North America beyond CUSMA focus for NNAI Washington trip
Details from the New North America Initiative's week-long trip to brief stakeholders and policy makers in Washington D.C. ahead of the CUSMA/USMCA negotiations.
Browse Our Activities & Content
New North America Insights
March 2026
This student driven news brief shares critical policy insights on international trade across North America.
February 2026
Experiential Learning
MPP students simulate high-pressure trade negotiations on exchange to Ottawa
October 2025
Publication
The Prospects and Implications of Legal Challenges to President Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs
October 2025
Publication
Tariffs, the Executive Branch and Recent Developments in U.S. Trade Policy
