Trump tariffs create mixed local reactions as businesses prepare

President Donald Trump has signed Executive orders that impose steep new tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China. 

It's setting up a trade war as Canada responds with retaliatory tariffs of its own -- and Mexico saying it is also planning to issue tariffs on the United States.

With the new tariffs from the Trump administration taking effect, local businesses and residents are weighing in on what it could mean for the economy. 

While some said they've braced for the impact, others say it’s too early to tell.

Patrick Service owns  Las Casuelas Terraza in Palm Springs.

“We had a really good holiday period, so we have a little bit more left over financially," Service said. "We decided to commit to buying more tequila in this case. We bought it at the pre tariff price.”

Jason Smith supports tariffs, saying they protect American businesses.

“I for a long time look for products and services that were made in the USA." Smith said. "I'm really proud to buy those types of things. It's so hard to find things made in USA anymore, so I'm glad to see something being done.”

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