AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada–U.S. trade war hits small business hard: Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs on about $20B of U.S. goods took effect Tuesday, with duties up to 50% on items like steel, appliances, dairy, paper and electronics—raising costs and squeezing margins for retailers and manufacturers already dealing with uncertainty. Procurement retaliation escalates: The U.S. moved to exclude Canadian-origin products from federal purchasing lists (GSA Multiple Award Schedules), threatening “no reciprocity, no access” unless Canada opens markets for American farmers and small businesses. Local impacts across provinces: Saskatchewan owners say cross-border shipping rules and higher input costs are forcing difficult sourcing and pricing decisions; Smithers-area businesses warn of weaker demand and lost U.S. customers. B.C. business pressure and community response: B.C. Premier David Eby unveiled new border signage telling Americans “NEVER be the 51st state,” while warning jobs and businesses will be hurt on both sides. Vancouver small business disruption: A cannabis warehouse fire in Vancouver, Wash. caused major damage; the owner called it devastating for the small business. Civic politics with a small-business angle: In Vancouver’s mayoral race, William Azaroff pitched easing rules for small businesses like cafes and bike repair shops.
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