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Canada Slams U.S. With New Tariffs | Toronto News
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Canada’s retaliating with steep new tariffs on over 800 U.S. goods starting September 8th, hitting everything from clothes to electronics and even food — with rates soaring up to 50%. Ottawa’s calling it a dollar-for-dollar response to U.S. tariffs, forcing retailers to scramble: pass costs to consumers, absorb them, or hunt for new suppliers. The fallout? Some products may be easy to replace, others not so much — contracts, manufacturing, and delivery timelines all come into play. History shows past Canadian tariffs led to ~6% price hikes, but this time, with some duties at 50%, the ripple effects could be far bigger. Businesses are being pushed to rethink supply chains — “Buy Canadian” is no longer just a slogan, it’s becoming a strategic necessity.
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