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U.S. Tariffs: Why Working with a Canadian Product Development Firm Still Makes a lot of Sense

Written By Caroline

May 2025

Our services at CLEIO are not subject to U.S. tariffs. Uncertainty about tariffs can lead to hesitation, especially when you’re evaluating international partners. We get it. But let’s clear something up right away: when you work with CLEIO, a fully integrated product development firm based in Canada, there are no tariff-related costs attached to the services we provide.

We’re not manufacturing end products overseas. We’re delivering high-value design, engineering, and software expertise from just across the border, with real benefits for your business: we’re close (geographically and culturally), cost-effective, and we know the U.S. market inside and out.

So let’s shift the focus from uncertainty to what really matters: the advantages of partnering with a team like ours.

A Cost-Effective Collaboration

When you partner with us, you’re not just getting top-tier expertise, you’re getting in at a very competitive pricing. Thanks to the favorable exchange rate between the U.S. and Canadian dollar, our services are, from the start, more cost-effective.

Plus, it’s been said by our U.S. customers that our hourly rates tend to be very attractive, making us a great partner without compromising on quality.

A Flexible, Smart Supply Chain Strategy

Thanks to our well-established network of U.S.-based suppliers, we know how to optimize manufacturing within the realities of today’s supply chain. That means we can produce prototypes locally directly in the U.S., helping bypass tariffs.

If prototypes ever need to cross the border, only the cost of the physical parts is declared, not the development services behind them, which helps keep importing fees low.

Every step of the way, we stay flexible and adjust based on what makes the most sense for your project.

An Integrated Approach Dedicated to Your Success

At CLEIO, we’ve been building innovative products for over 20 years. Our team includes over 50 in-house experts across design, engineering, software and quality, working together in a fully integrated environment. That kind of approach reduces risks, speeds up timelines and focuses on one goal: getting your product to market successfully.

We’ve helped numerous companies bring some of their most complex devices to life, and we know what it takes to navigate every stage of the development cycle. If you’re in MedTech, you’ll benefit from our ISO 13485 certification and our deep expertise in regulatory compliance across the industry. We’ve seen a lot, and we bring that experience to every project we take on.

A Local Proximity Fostering Efficiency

We’re close, geographically and culturally. Working with CLEIO feels a lot like working with a U.S.-based team, because in many ways, it is. Our markets are integrated and our ways of doing business are highly compatible.

We understand the U.S. market: its expectations, its regulations, and its pace. We speak your language, work on your schedule, and show up when it counts. Our team travels often to meet clients face-to-face, and we stay connected throughout every step of a project. There are no cultural barriers, no time zone headaches, just a seamless, collaborative experience.

If tariffs concerns have been holding you back from exploring a cross-border collaboration, we get it. But the advantages of working with us go far beyond that. We’d love to hear about what you’re working on, and show you why so many U.S. companies are already choosing CLEIO.

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