Karen Cross says every sector is being impacted whether it is coffee or appliances.
The ongoing trade war between Canada and the US will impact the smallest of small businesses in Kingston.
The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce CEO Karen Cross says some of their members have expressed concerns over how the new tariffs will affect them.
Negotiations between the two countries broke off over the weekend leaving Canadian goods entering the US subject to a 50 percent tariff that took effect on Saturday.
Cross says the tariffs are being applied to a wide range of products and it doesn't matter if it is shipped to the US or not.
Disagreements on trade between Canada, the US, and other countries have been happening for more than 50 years.
But Cross believes this trade dispute is different than ones in the past.
Cross says people can do their part in helping local businesses by doing their shopping right here in Kingston.
Cross says the Chamber will continue to support businesses in Kingston during the trade riff between the two countries. She says they are working with all levels of government to ensure the Kingston business community is heard.
Story by Ken Hashizume
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