Canada's counter-tariffs impact small businesses despite support
Canada's new counter-tariffs are impacting small businesses that import goods from the U.S. A 25 percent tariff on many items, including sports equipment and cooking appliances, began recently, affecting businesses like Lax Shack and Cluck Clucks. Despite the financial strain, a survey shows that about 75 percent of small businesses support the counter-tariffs. Many believe action is necessary against U.S. tariffs, even as they face increased costs and potential price hikes. Small business owners express mixed feelings. While some, like Cluck Clucks, support the tariffs for national reasons, others, like Lax Shack's owner, worry about the immediate financial impact on their operations.