Canadian small businesses face unprecedented economic challenges as U.S. tariffs create immediate market disruptions. Following economist Mark Carney's earlier predictions about trade war consequences, companies now confront real operational constraints and profit margin pressures. The tariff implementation reveals vulnerability in cross-border supply chains and forces business owners to reassess pricing strategies, inventory management, and long-term viability in the North American market.

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