US-Canada trade tariffs on toilet paper and Canadian tariffs on US goods

The escalating US-Canada trade war threatens to raise costs for toilet paper and other everyday goods, according to The Guardian. Canada plans retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on nearly 900 American products starting September 8. The tariffs respond to Washington's 50% duties on certain Canadian goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged a "dollar for dollar" response. While most US toilet paper is domestic, the industry relies on Canadian wood-derived raw materials, risking higher consumer prices from increased production costs. The dispute also affects beverages, food, and cars. Canadian alcohol faces US tariffs, and some provinces have restricted American liquor sales. The highly integrated economies mean tariffs on either side can increase costs for both nations.