ATLANTA — Georgia businesses and consumers could feel the impact of Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, which took effect Tuesday.

Georgia Chamber Foundation Executive Director Daniela Perry says Canada is an important trading partner for the state. Georgia exports $6.8 billion in goods to Canada annually.

“Canada is really important to Georgia, it actually is the number one export market for the state,” Perry said.

Perry says the ongoing trade dispute could lead to “higher costs for families, disrupting supply chains that are critical to our businesses.”

She also says changes in trade policy can create challenges for companies that rely on established supply chains and business models.

“Businesses build their supply chains and their business models around a consistent policy framework, and so when you have an inconsistent policy framework it creates a ton of uncertainty,” Perry said.

The Georgia Chamber says it is encouraging dialogue between the U.S. and Canada as the trade dispute continues.

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs took effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday and apply to a wide range of U.S. goods. The tariffs are in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Canadian imports.

ABC News correspondent Jay O’Brien says one study estimates the Trump administration’s tariffs, when combined, could cost the typical American household nearly $1,100.

President Trump has vowed to impose additional duties on Canada in response to the retaliatory tariffs.