‘Shock and disbelief:’ Businesses in Windsor, Ont., brace for U.S. tariffs [Video]

The sales manager at a Windsor-based tool and manufacturing company says he’s in “shock and disbelief” over news that U.S. President Donald Trump intends to proceed with a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian products Saturday.

Peter Gossmann of Cavalier Tool and Manufacturing Ltd. said he doesn’t believe Trump has had enough time since his inauguration to assess the impact of the tariffs. 

“None of us can afford to go to our customers and increase our prices by 25 per cent. That’s going to have a major impact,” Gossman said. “If it stays at 25 per cent, Canada’s in big trouble.”

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday the president will put a 25 per cent tariff on Canada and Mexico and a 10 per cent tariff on goods from China Saturday.

Hours later, Trump told reporters in the oval office he expects the tariffs to include oil, gas, …