Trade Tensions Hit Specific Sectors | Montreal News

U.S. trade moves hit Canadian exporters with new bans on dairy, motorcycles, and alcohol — plus 50% tariffs on mattresses and paper — but experts say the real damage lies in business confidence, not bottom lines. Many targeted goods were already effectively banned by steep existing tariffs, leaving little change for struggling producers. The speed and unpredictability of these measures are rattling supply chains and forcing quick pivots, while some sectors breathe a sigh of relief as items are removed from the list. Though overall economic impact is minimal, the psychological toll and ripple effects continue to disrupt planning and growth acro...