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EconomyUS faces rising toilet paper prices as trade war with Canada intensifies

The breakdown of US-Canada trade talks has brought a wider tariff conflict, with Canada planning 25% to 50% duties on nearly 900 US goods from 8 September, including toilet-paper and tissue stock. Because US paper products rely heavily on Canadian raw materials, the measures could raise consumer prices. The dispute also covers liquor, dairy, seafood, cars and auto parts.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-26 10:00Original

US faces rising toilet paper prices as trade war with Canada intensifies
US faces rising toilet paper prices as trade war with Canada intensifiesEconomy