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Tariffs

Canada’s Counter-Tariffs Result in Temporary Price Increases

Craig Patterson -
In 2025, Canada imposed counter-tariffs on US imports, causing a notable increase in retail prices. The analysis reveals that these price hikes were short-lived, largely dependent on retailers' expectations and transparency with consumers.

Some Canadian businesses may be eligible for U.S. tariff refunds: CFIB

Mario Toneguzzi -
Approximately one-third of small Canadian exporters faced tariffs on goods that did not qualify for the CUSMA exemption.

Canadian SMBs Question Strength of Buy Canadian Movement

Lee Rivett -
Ignite Digital survey finds Canadian SMBs question the strength of the Buy Canadian movement as rising costs reshape consumer behaviour.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 4, 2026

Retail Insider -
SSENSE lays off more than 200, Joe Fresh 1st apparel retailer on DoorDash, Save-on-Foods opening in new Langley retail project, Brampton charging retailers $100 for every abandoned shopping cart in city, and other news.

Tariff uncertainty and affordability pressures causing Canadians to put brakes on car ownership: Turo

Mario Toneguzzi -
Three in four Canadians (75%) are concerned tariffs will push vehicle prices higher in 2026.

One year into the trade war, half of Canadian small businesses no longer feel the U.S. is a reliable trading partner: CFIB

Mario Toneguzzi -
Three-quarters (75%) of small businesses say the tariff fight has strained their relationships with U.S. partners or clients, up sharply from 49% in March 2025.

How U.S. Tariff Turmoil Could Hit Canadian Grocery Bills

Sylvain Charlebois -
U.S. tariff uncertainty could raise costs across Canada’s $100B agri-food corridor, putting pressure on the Canadian grocery bill.

U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs a welcome development for Canadian businesses, but President announces more tariffs

Mario Toneguzzi -
But many questions remain on future impact of the ruling.

Trump tariff threat could be “massive blow” to Canadian economy

Mario Toneguzzi -
"Any threat to our economy can cause consumers and businesses to pause spending and decisions."

The Canadian Retail Stories That Defined 2025

Bruce Winder -
Bruce Winder reviews the defining Canadian retail stories of 2025, from Hudson’s Bay’s collapse to AI, discount growth, tariffs, and shifting consumer behaviour.

Canada’s Top Food Stories of 2025 Reveal Structural Shifts

Sylvain Charlebois -
Dalhousie’s Top 10 Food Stories of 2025 highlight structural forces shaping food prices, trust, regulation, and affordability across Canada.

U.S. Tariff Reversal Expected to Ease Food Costs for Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada stands to benefit as the U.S. rolls back food-related tariffs, lowering input costs for retailers and easing pressure on the supply chain.

U.S. Tariffs Threaten Canadian Agri-Food Exports

Sylvain Charlebois -
Escalating U.S. tariffs and strained diplomacy are disrupting Canada’s agri-food trade, raising risks for exporters and cross-border retail supply chains.

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.

B.C. exporters offered up to $5K for CUSMA help

Mario Toneguzzi -
Export Navigator offers up to $5,000 to help B.C. exporters meet CUSMA requirements through expert trade services.

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.

Prime Minister Carney launches new measures to protect business impacted by tariffs

Mario Toneguzzi -
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.

Canadians Lead Trump Tariff Boycotts, Survey Finds

Retail Insider -
A Kantar survey shows Canadians are most likely to boycott U.S. products, services, and travel in response to Trump’s tariffs.

U.S. Ends De Minimis Rule, Threatening Canadian Food Exports

Sylvain Charlebois -
The U.S. will scrap its de minimis exemption, disrupting Canadian food exporters and raising barriers for small producers entering the U.S. market.

Tariffs Blamed as Canadian Food Inflation Outpaces CPI

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s food inflation rose 3.3% in July, with tariffs on essentials driving grocery costs higher than overall inflation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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