# Trade Tensions Hit Small Businesses Hard | Montpelier News

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Published: 2026-09-16T21:12:55+00:00
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Trade wars between the U.S. and Canada are crushing small businesses on both sides, with tariffs, boycotts, and rising costs crippling cross-border operations—from Vermont cheesemakers to Nashville guitar amps and Canadian distilling equipment makers—all scrambling to survive amid mounting economic pressure. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.wcax.com/2026/09/16/us-canada-trade-war-further-taxes-small-businesses-costs-rise-during-iran-war/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c6475365703a93b6 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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