Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum imports has drawn a swift reaction from one trade group warning that the move would have global ramifications.

Tariffs are no longer a threat but a reality. Some business owners are stocking up on supplies to protect their bottom lines.

President Donald Trump’s continued roll out of a wide array of tariffs is rattling small business owners already dealing with tight profit margins

The comments came after the US president ordered a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the US, ending previous exemptions for allies including Canada and the EU and marking a major expansion of trade barriers.