Tariffs, trade uncertainty and the future of Canadian manufacturing

Host Rishi Nagar speaks with Bhavjit Thandi, Chief Financial Officer of Richmond Plywood Corporation (Richply), about the growing impact of U.S. tariffs and trade uncertainty on Canadian manufacturers.

Thandi discusses the challenges of changing tariff policies, disrupted shipments, delayed customer orders and the impact of uncertainty on business investment. He also explains how reduced access to the higher-margin U.S. market could affect Richply’s plans for automation and new technology, and how the 100 per cent employee-owned company is working to protect its workforce.

The conversation also explores what support Canadian manufacturers need from Ottawa and whether the ongoing trade dispute could permanently change the way Canadian companies do business with the United States.