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Threat of more Trump tariffs this week has B.C. businesses anxious and confused

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U.S. President Donald Trump has dubbed April 2 “Liberation Day,” when he says he will impose reciprocal tariffs.

Canadian businesses fear their operations will be further hog-tied by additional tariffs when they are already in financial captivity.

Optimism among Canadian small businesses has plummeted since Trump began imposing these levies, which so far include 25% on steel and aluminum.

PCB ’s 5,000 Canadian clients have begun to transition from shock to resilience as they try to find the best way to survive these threats.

“I think Canadians are starting to overcome the sense of betrayal, and they’re starting to get into a plan of, How do we do this, how do we retain our vendor base or client base?” Timm said.

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