How the Canada-U.S. trade war might change your shopping habits
Escalating trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. have led to a cycle of tariffs and bans that may impact consumer prices and product availability. Experts suggest that while store shelves will likely remain stocked, shoppers should expect higher costs and fewer brand choices.
Why it matters
The trade war directly affects the cost of living and supply chain stability for Canadian consumers.
'Most goods should remain available, although some brands, models or specifications may disappear from the market,' according to an associate professor in supply chain and business technology management in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press - image credit) The Canada-U.S. trade war has reshaped Canadians' view of their country, somewhat rekindled coast-to-coast-to-coast unity and dominated federal and provincial elections.
For more than a year it has been steeped in the national psyche , and just when we thought a deal was near with our friend-to-foe southern neighbour, we instead face a new — steeper — round of tariffs, bans and counter-tariffs.
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