Some American enterprises and farmers hit by the tariffs are under great pressure. They are worrying about a tremendous loss caused by the further escalation of trade frictions between the US and other countries.

Washington State, the birthplace of Starbucks, exports coffee products worth 58 million US dollars to Canada annually. But uncertainties in the Canadian market caused by the ongoing trade frictions have been impacting sales.

"In about a year, we're going to lose about 250,000 dollars. It is worrisome," said Emanuele Bizzarri, the owner of Caffe Umbria.

These trade frictions have also impacted other commodities, ranging from perfume and poker cards to motorboats. And the effects are sweeping across other US states such as Alaska, Louisiana and South Carolina. Many in the business community are worried about the government’s next move.

Brian Kelly, a business and economics professor from Seattle University, expressed his concerns. "I think that they're playing it by ear and they simply don't know where they want to end up. So right now, it's a lot of bravado. But it's harmful bravado with no escape hatch."

Life for farmers is not easy either. Marc Arnusch, a corn, wheat and barley farmer in Colorado, is waiting for subsidies that President Donald Trump promised. It is a 12-billion-US-dollar federal aid package that aims to help them survive the tariff scuffle.

However, he and other farmers believe the more vital thing is new trade deals with China, Mexico and Canada. "I know I speak for a lot of Colorado farmers when I say we'd rather earn our living through the marketplace, than just another handout."

The US Chamber of Commerce recently estimated the tariffs would cause losses of 39 billion US dollars across the board. That means – on top of the 12 billion US dollar aid package for farmers – another 27 billion US dollars are still needed for other industries. And as the government acknowledged, the money will keep the wheels running for the short term. But it seems like it will not solve the issues at all.