US-Canada trade tariffs may increase toilet paper prices in the US
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Trade talks between the United States and Canada collapsed on the Friday prior to the reported announcements, leading President Donald Trump to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory duties of up to 50% on approximately 700 American products, set to take effect on September 8. These Canadian measures include 25% duties on toilet paper and facial tissue, and 50% duties on paper towels, napkins, and wood pulp. Because Canada supplies roughly two-thirds of U.S. toilet paper imports and significant amounts of wood pulp, these tariffs were aimed at applying political pressure ahead of the November 3 U.S. midterm elections.
Consequences
U.S. importers will likely bear the added costs of bringing Canadian products and pulp across the border, which is expected to result in higher prices for American consumers. Given that the U.S. is the world’s top consumer of toilet paper, even modest price increases for these everyday essentials could quickly create a noticeable financial impact.
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