'Half my business will be gone' - Firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
By BBC News
Business owners in Canada and the United States are warning that new tariffs could hit sales and disrupt trade after negotiations between the two countries broke down. The BBC report says the latest round of US tariffs has already taken effect on some Canadian goods, while Canada plans retaliatory tariffs to begin on 8 September.
The article says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced tariffs targeting US steel, dairy products, appliances and electronics. It also says the US duties affect about $20 billion worth of Canadian exports, including wine, dairy, cement, clothing and hockey gear.
The report does not name a specific Cheshire link, business, venue, council area or local figure, so a broader rewrite is the safest option. It also does not mention police, councillors, residents or customers.
Canadian businesses are said to be facing uncertainty over whether the measures will go further, with the BBC reporting that Canada sends about 70% of its exports to the US. The article presents the situation as a widening trade dispute with consequences for firms on both sides of the border.