US-Canada Tariffs to Raise Toilet Paper Prices for Americans

Canada plans to impose tariffs of 25-50% on US toilet paper and tissues starting September 8, retaliating against Washington's 50% increase, likely raising prices for American consumers. The US relies heavily on Canada for raw materials despite domestic production, importing $328 million worth of toilet paper from Canada in 2024. Retailers like Costco source much of their supply from Canada, and Procter & Gamble has warned of price increases. Americans consume 141 rolls per person annually, the highest globally, representing over 20% of world consumption with only 4% of the population. Germany follows at 134 rolls per person.