US toilet paper prices to surge as Canada tariffs on Canadian paper products

The US faces surging toilet paper prices as a trade war with Canada escalates, with tariffs of 25-50% on paper products set to begin September 8. Canada will retaliate against a 50% US tariff hike by targeting toilet paper and tissue stock, despite American products relying heavily on Canadian raw materials. The US imported $328 million worth of toilet paper from Canada in 2024. The dispute also affects Canadian whiskey, American dairy, seafood, and auto parts, with further tariff threats looming. US trade representative Jamieson Greer insists the tariffs won't impact consumers, though retailers like Costco source heavily from Canada.