Trade & Tariff Strategy

Alberta’s logistics operators don’t have the luxury of waiting for trade policy to stabilise. Tariff changes, border processing delays, and evolving trade agreements demand real-time strategic recalibration. Yet most firms—particularly small and mid-sized operators—lack dedicated trade intelligence capacity.
ALCoE’s Trade & Tariff Strategy pillar provides structured scenario planning, compliance frameworks, and executive-level dialogue so leaders can anticipate disruption rather than react to it. We work with government, industry associations, and academic researchers to synthesise trade intelligence into actionable guidance.
The focus extends beyond individual firm strategy to Western Canada’s trade corridor as a whole. Strengthening Alberta’s competitive posture in continental trade requires coordinated action across carriers, shippers, government agencies, and border authorities.