Trump’s tariffs threaten Indigenous businesses in Canada — the government must take action – The Conversation

March 13, 2025

It’s a tough time for Canadians to start a new business. A looming recession, intensifying trade war with the United States and geopolitical uncertainty are making the economic landscape difficult for many business owners.

While all Canadian entrepreneurs face these risks to a greater or lesser degree, Indigenous entrepreneurs may be most affected.

Indigenous people make up only five per cent of the Canadian population despite being the fastest growing demographic, with 30 per cent growth compared to nine per cent for non-Indigenous people.

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