Canadian small businesses face lasting risks from U.S. trade war

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  More than 53,000 Canadian small and medium-sized businesses are directly affected by U.S. trade levies, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses.

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  The levies are part of a trade dispute between Canada and the United States.

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  Some Canadian-made model trains, toys, dolls, puzzles and other scale models were previously exempt from U.S. tariffs under CUSMA.

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  Those products are now being priced out of the U.S. market, the Financial Post reported.

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  Small business owners are concerned the trade dispute could have long-term or potentially permanent consequences if it continues too long.

Who

More than 53,000 Canadian small and medium-sized businesses are directly affected.

What

U.S. trade levies are affecting the businesses and some Canadian-made products.

When

The report was published on Oct. 9, 2026.

Where

Canada and the United States.

Why

The article links the levies to the Canada-U.S. trade dispute; the reason for the levies is not stated.

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