The Georgia Chamber Foundation has released Tariffs Briefing: July 28, 2026 — Updates to Global Tariffs and New Levies on Canada, providing Georgia businesses with an analysis of newly announced federal tariff actions and their potential impacts on the state's economy. 

The briefing examines the Trump administration's latest trade actions, including new duties affecting imports from more than 60 countries and additional tariffs targeting select Canadian goods. With Canada serving as Georgia's largest export market and fourth-largest overall trading partner, the report outlines the potential implications for businesses across multiple industries and offers practical considerations ahead of the measures' Aug. 19th implementation date.

Daniela Perry, Executive Director, Georgia Chamber Foundation, said:  

"Free trade agreements increase affordability, open new markets to grow the economy, and deepen prosperity. We encourage ongoing trade negotiations to strive towards enacting these agreements to reduce costs and restore predictability for consumers and businesses.” 

Among the report's key findings:

• Canada received $6.8 billion in Georgia exports in 2025, making it the state's largest export market. 
• Canada accounted for $13.3 billion in total two-way goods trade with Georgia in 2025, ranking as the state's fourth-largest trading partner. 
• Industries that could be affected include construction materials, food processing, beverage distribution and hospitality, chemicals and plastics, forest products, apparel, machinery and electronics, furniture, retail, and logistics. 
• Businesses should review Canadian supply chains, evaluate contracts and sourcing strategies, and monitor additional federal guidance ahead of the Aug. 19 effective date. 

The briefing also notes that the new tariffs replace the previous Section 122 tariffs while introducing new duties on select Canadian imports under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The report highlights the importance of monitoring ongoing negotiations between the United States and Canada during the 30-day implementation window, as additional changes or agreements could alter the scope of the tariffs before they take effect. 

The Georgia Chamber Foundation regularly publishes economic briefings and research to help business leaders understand emerging policy issues and make informed decisions. The latest tariff briefing is available here or through the Georgia Chamber's Data Hub.