Marketplace · Friday, September 18, 2026
Ron Willie of All American Marine reports that tariffs have significantly impacted his business, which relies on Canadian suppliers for boat parts like propellers and rudders. An updated interpretation of tariffs by the US led to a 25% overnight increase in the cost of these parts, a cost that Willie has had to pass on to his customers.
“We have a very vital supplier and it's funny, they're probably only 30 miles away from us. And the tariffs that have come across have have really hit them.”
“Earlier this year, he says, the US changed its interpretation of tariffs affecting that supplier's steel rudders and propellers. And in that case, the cost of those parts and pieces went up 25% overnight.”