Navigating Canada’s Evolving Trade Landscape

In this episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, we sit down with Lisa McEwan, Vice President of Hemisphere Freight and Customs Brokerage Services Inc., to discuss the impact of Canada’s new CARM portal on cross-border trade and its implications for small and medium-sized businesses. With over 15 years of expertise in cross-border logistics and supply chain management, Lisa shares how the CARM portal is affecting trade efficiency, potential economic losses, and strategies businesses can adopt to build resilience in their supply chains.

Key Highlights:

• Impact of the CARM Portal on Trade Efficiency – Lisa explains how the CARM portal is affecting cross-border trade, causing delays, and creating challenges for businesses.
• Potential Economic Loss from Trade Disruptions – Discover how disruptions in trade could affect Canada’s economy, especially with imports from the US.
• Broader Impact on Supply Chains – Lisa provides insights on how CARM-related challenges are adding pressure to Canada’s already fragile supply chain.
• Building Supply Chain Resilience – Learn actionable strategies for building resilience into supply chains to withstand disruptions.
• Staying Ahead of Future Trade Changes – Lisa shares tips on how businesses can stay informed and navigate future changes in the trade landscape.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Lisa McEwan for sharing her valuable insights on navigating the complexities of Canada’s trade regulations and helping businesses build resilient supply chains.

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