A majority of small- and medium-sized businesses say they’re taking a hit due to the U.S - Canada trade war.

In fact, 62 per cent of businesses are saying the ever-changing tariff deadlines are creating uncertainty.

Michelle Auger, a Senior Policy Analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, says the federal government can help.

“Things that the federal government can do right now to create a more favourable business environment in Canada would be things like tax reduction, initiatives to encourage Canadians to buy local, basically looking at ways to reduce the red tape internally within Canada and really focus on removing those internal trade barriers.”

The CFIB is also recommending Parliament resume before March 24th so the government can work on the expansion of the E.I. Work-sharing program, which could help businesses avoid layoffs.

For more on the trade war, catch Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.