Shipping Goods direct to Canada versus via the USA
For years, the well-trodden path for many foreign companies looking to tap into the Canadian market involved a simple equation: conquer the behemoth that is the United States, and let your US operations handle the comparatively smaller Canadian market. It made sense. The US, with its massive consumer base and established infrastructure, often served as the natural entry point and distribution hub for North America. Think of it like how the United Kingdom, prior to Brexit, often acted as a primary distribution point for US companies targeting the European Union. With established logistics and cultural familiarity, it was logical to import goods into your largest regional market and then leverage that base to reach neighboring countries.
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