Trade War has been ratcheting up for nearly a month now.

President Donald Trump first announced new tariffs on almost all U.S. trading partners in early April with China becoming the main target.

>> Taxes on Chinese imports are currently sitting at 145%.

Beijing has retaliated with tariffs of its own taxing American goods.

125% local shop owners in Chicago's Chinatown community are bracing for the consequences of the ongoing feud.

Here's producer Shelby Hawkins with the story.

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>> To shop operates as both a grocery and a gift shop.

>> He estimates about 95% of his products.

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also finds himself defending his situation to friends and family back in China.

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So as a now come to come >> Tariffs implemented by the Trump administration are expected to raise prices in effect more than just shop owners in Chinatown.

Could put a strain on other industries manufacturing farming and steel.

Domestic and global stock markets have taken a downward turn since the back and forth care of started and the uncertainty make sea cucumber city manager.

I lay a little nervous.

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Cities sells traditional Chinese medicines, dried seafoods and candies.

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>> Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned other countries against making trade deals with the Meanwhile, President Trump is pressuring other nations to isolate China.

Even business owners caught in the middle.

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