Representatives for two large exporters in Nova Scotia say they're ready for U.S. import tariffs, even though they were delayed on Monday just before they were to be implemented.

Mike Hartery, co-manager of the Port Hawkesbury Paper mill, said the company had been waiting Monday afternoon to find out if the promised 25 per cent import tariff would kick in on Tuesday.

The mill was not expecting any special carve-outs or exemptions for the paper industry, he said.

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