The Growing Shift: What’s Driving Canadian Businesses Away from U.S. Vendors?
For years, Canadian businesses have relied on networking hardware from U.S. brands like Cisco, Juniper, Ubiquiti, Dell EMC, and Aruba. However, due to ongoing trade uncertainties, rising costs, and data sovereignty concerns, many companies are actively seeking European and Asian alternatives such as MikroTik, TP-Link, and D-Link.
The U.S.-Canada Trade War & Its Impact on Networking
The U.S.-Canada tariff war has caused significant instability for businesses that rely on American networking vendors. The fluctuating tariffs and unpredictable trade policies have led to:
❌ Higher Costs – U.S. hardware is now more expensive due to increased tariffs and import fees.
❌ Unstable Supply Chains – Uncertainty in trade policies causes delays and stock shortages.
❌ Dependency on U.S. Vendors – Canadian businesses remain vulnerable to future policy changes.
❌ Data Privacy Concerns – U.S. companies store business data under American laws, exposing Canadian businesses to foreign regulations.
To reduce risk, control costs, and secure data, Canadian businesses are shifting away from U.S. networking vendors in favor of more cost-effective and independent solutions from Europe and Asia.
