International Trade Consultant recognized among young leaders shaping Canadian manufacturing
ORILLIA, Ontario, Oct. 15, 2026 – Peacock Tariff Consulting (PTC), an international trade, tariff and supply chain advisory firm, today announced that Ashley Kalyn, International Trade Consultant and Head of Business Development, is a winner of Plant’s Top 10 Under 40 program, organized by Annex Business Media.
This awards program recognizes young professionals making a positive impact on the manufacturing industry in multiple sectors: finance, engineering, operations, sustainability and technology.
“Ashley was an obvious choice for a Top 10 Under 40 award based on her work with our clients, who have been struggling to keep up with rapid changes from tariffs among other shocks to the industry,” said Kyle Peacock, Founder and Principal at PTC. “Ultimately, her goal is to bring peace of mind to Canadian business owners, which aligns nicely with PTC’s broader objective of helping businesses grow, despite a volatile trade environment.”
Kalyn builds her leadership style on trust and partnership over treating tariff mitigation as cold and transactional. She recognizes the challenges businesses face without feeling like they are a burden to their brokers. Beyond client work, Kalyn strives to position Canada as an excellent global resource for manufacturing.
“Tariff and trade issues can be overwhelming for businesses, especially when the rules change so quickly,” said Kalyn. “I’m passionate about making these day-to-day challenges more manageable for clients by understanding what each one needs to move forward with confidence. It’s a true honor to be recognized among other young professionals shaping the manufacturing industry today.”
The Top 10 Under 40 Awards program, established in 2025, is an annual competition for young trailblazers to be recognized for their achievements and innovation in the manufacturing industry. It paves the way for the younger generation to earn recognition and make a name in Canada’s massive manufacturing sector. These awards recognize individuals from the shop floor to national strategy.
“Congratulations to this year’s crop of Top 10 Under 40 winners,” said Paul Grossinger, Group Publisher, Manufacturing at Annex Business Media. “Canadian manufacturing is definitely experiencing some challenges, but reading about all of these young, ambitious and innovative people in the latest issue of Plant really makes me feel optimistic about this country’s manufacturing future.”
While Kalyn is new to the tariff and trade industry, she brings to it ample experience in consultative sales, account management and high-touch client service. Her background in luxury client experience, broadcast journalism and business development equips Kalyn with the skills to care for PTC’s clients through building trust, diagnosing complex issues and connecting people to the right solutions to their specific challenges.
Plant announced the award winners online on Oct. 14, 2026.
About Peacock Tariff Consulting
Peacock Tariff Consulting (PTC) is a trade advisory firm helping manufacturers, retailers and other businesses in the U.S., Canada and U.K. navigate tariffs, customs compliance and supply chain risk. Headquartered in Orillia, Ontario, PTC brings a team of dedicated experts who provide partnership-level tariff reviews, tariff refunds and duty recovery, strategic tariff planning and compliance guidance. Its customized, client-first approach turns fast-changing trade policy into clear, actionable decisions. Winner of the Orillia District Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 New Business of the Year Award, PTC and its experts have spoken on international stages and been featured in Forbes, CNN, CNBC, BNN Bloomberg and The Washington Post.
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