'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.
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Notable Quotes
"It's quite likely that it will wipe out most of my US sales."
— Cindy Baldassi , Executive
"As soon as there were tariffs in the air, people put purchases on hold."
— Michael Saifer , Executive
"There's going to be a lot of people that go out of business because of this."
— Matteo Sgaramella , Executive
Key People
Owner of a stone-and-glass jewellery company based in Calgary.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Co-owner of Paloma Clothing, a store in Portland, Oregon.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Founder of Toronto-based menswear brand Outclass.
General manager of Lind Furniture, a furniture company in Ontario.
Co-owner of Paloma Clothing, a store in Portland, Oregon.
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Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
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