Join regional leaders and cross-border partners for a focused roundtable on strengthening US–Canada trade & economic collaboration.

Join regional leaders and cross-border partners for a focused roundtable on strengthening US–Canada trade and economic collaboration. This discussion will explore how shifting tariff conditions are impacting long-standing business relationships, while identifying practical strategies to support continued growth. Participants will examine the importance of cultural and linguistic connections—particularly the role of a revitalized francophone community in Northern Maine—in fostering stronger cross-border engagement, highlight key industries and emerging opportunities for increased trade, and consider how leveraging tools like the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) can attract investment and support, Canadian business expansion into the U.S., and drive regional economic development.

Sponsored by Aroostook Partnership, Northern Maine Development Commission, Maine International Trade Center, and the Town of Madawaska.