It’s likely U.S. shoppers would see prices rise for a wide range of items, including food, gas, clothing, consumer electronics, jewelry, cosmetics, new cars and homes and good made by U.S. manufacturers using imported raw materials and equipment.

Days before tariffs that have the potential to cripple Canada's economy are expected to come into effect, the country's political leaders are still in the dark about what exactly U.S. President Donald Trump will do.