Tariff relief program may benefit Cornwall, SDG businesses or non-profits

Businesses in Cornwall and SDG affected by shifting global trade trends now have a new opportunity for support. The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) is accepting applications, and an online information session to help businesses and non-profits understand the program has been announced. The RTRI was launched in March 2025 with $450 million in federal government funding, and in September that total grew to $1 billion over three years. In Cornwall, it’s being administered by FedDev