Trump's latest round of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods now in effect

The fresh tariffs are part of a series of additions and removals announced by the Trump administration last week. Categories added to the tariff list include aluminum products, paper and wood products, iron or steel beams, electric lamps and mattresses.

The White House said it would simultaneously remove tariffs on 10 items including salt, sugar, cement, switchboards and toilet paper in an effort to "offset the burden to U.S. commerce while better serving the public interest."

In 2024, Canada exported approximately $328 million US worth of toilet paper to the U.S., making it the country's largest international provider.

Canada is also one of the biggest salt providers south of the border, with the U.S. importing roughly $159.2 million US worth of salt from Canada in 2025, according to UN Comtrade and World Bank trade data.

Is toilet paper an unlikely pressure point in the Canada–U.S. trade war?