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U.S. Tariffs Threaten Canadian Agri-Food Exports

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Escalating U.S. tariffs and strained diplomacy are disrupting Canada’s agri-food trade, raising risks for exporters and cross-border retail supply chains.
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Tariffs & trade tensions strain Canadian consumer confidence and business outlook: Bank of Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Canadians plan to buy local amid trade tensions, while businesses face soft demand, muted hiring, and inflation concerns, says the Bank of Canada.
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B.C. exporters offered up to $5K for CUSMA help

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Export Navigator offers up to $5,000 to help B.C. exporters meet CUSMA requirements through expert trade services.
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Canada’s Food Inflation Climbs as Tariffs Drive Grocery Costs

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canadian food inflation hit 3.4% in August as counter-tariffs and GST policies pushed grocery prices above overall inflation rates.
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Prime Minister Carney launches new measures to protect business impacted by tariffs

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The government will invest $5 billion through a new fund with flexible terms to help firms in all sectors impacted by tariffs adapt, diversify, and grow.
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Canadians Lead Trump Tariff Boycotts, Survey Finds

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A Kantar survey shows Canadians are most likely to boycott U.S. products, services, and travel in response to Trump’s tariffs.
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U.S. Ends De Minimis Rule, Threatening Canadian Food Exports

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The U.S. will scrap its de minimis exemption, disrupting Canadian food exporters and raising barriers for small producers entering the U.S. market.
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Tariffs Blamed as Canadian Food Inflation Outpaces CPI

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Canada’s food inflation rose 3.3% in July, with tariffs on essentials driving grocery costs higher than overall inflation.
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Nearly 1 in 5 small businesses dealing with tariff costs won’t last more than 6 months if nothing changes: CFIB

Mario Toneguzzi -
CFIB said its data shows that the trade war is squeezing small businesses on every front.
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Tariffs Push Bick’s Pickles Off Canadian Shelves

Sylvain Charlebois -
Bick’s pickles disappear as tariffs drive up costs, leaving shoppers with fewer choices and higher prices.
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Rice Prices in Canada Surge Nearly 50% in 2025 Amid Tariffs and Global Supply Shocks

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canadian rice prices have jumped 48.9% in 2025, driven by tariffs, export limits, and global supply pressures, raising concerns over affordability.
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Canada’s Food Sector Faces Hidden Risks Despite 93% Tariff Exemption Claim

Sylvain Charlebois -
Despite claims of 93% tariff-free exports, U.S. trade uncertainty and compliance hurdles leave Canada’s food industry highly vulnerable.
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Canada’s Agri-Food Sector Hit by 35% U.S. Tariff After Ottawa Stalls

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s agri-food industry faces a 35% U.S. tariff, raising costs and risking market access after Ottawa missed its chance to negotiate relief.
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Hike in U.S. tariffs will harm small businesses in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
CFIB is calling on government to release the billions that have been collected by Canada’s retaliatory tariffs
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Small Canadian exporters are covering cost of U.S. tariffs: CFIB

Mario Toneguzzi -
CFIB said it sent a letter to the federal government, urging it to consider several options to providing financial relief to businesses.
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Canadians readjusting their spending in response to rising tariffs (Video)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Canadians making intentional shifts in their spending
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Back-to-School prices set to rise 12–15% as tariffs hit school supplies

Mario Toneguzzi -
School staples like backpacks, lunchboxes, pencils, tech accessories, and even glue sticks are particularly vulnerable, as they often rely on imported inputs
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Loblaw increases products carrying ‘T’ symbol impacted by tariffs

Mario Toneguzzi -
In June 2025, food prices in Canada rose by 2.8% compared to last year, said Loblaw
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Loblaw’s Per Bank on the latest in tariffs: More products getting “T” symbol

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Loblaw companies have increased the number of T symbols indicating products affected by tariffs
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Most Canadians say federal tariffs and taxes are driving up cost of living, MEI-Ipsos poll

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A significant majority believe that high taxes and retaliatory tariffs are directly contributing to the rising cost of living.
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Trump’s latest tariff threat creating uncertainty for Canadian businesses

Mario Toneguzzi -
Trump’s threat of 35% tariffs on Canadian goods, if implemented, would be a massive blow
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Canada-U.S. tariff clash reshapes business: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
According to Statistics Canada, “Among all businesses, 7 in 10 (70.0%) reported being either very optimistic or somewhat optimistic about their outlook over the next 12 months.”
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Tariff troubles: Inflation coming to a store near you (Opinion)

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But as much as the Canadian government has tried to shield The Great White North from tariff trouble, we are about to feel it across the economy.
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Canadian Grocery Bills Keep Climbing—Here’s Why [Op-Ed]

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s grocery prices are surging due to tariffs, supply chain shifts, and policy missteps. A deeper look at why food costs keep rising across the country.
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Canada Quietly Rolls Back U.S. Food Tariffs

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada lifted most U.S. food tariffs without public notice. As grocers warn of rising prices, critics call for transparency from Ottawa and the industry.
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