Trump’s 50% Canadian Tariffs — 8 Everyday Items That Could Cost More
On August 22, the Trump Administration’s long-threatened tariffs upon Canadian goods came into effect as negotiations between the two countries broke down once again, per AP News. Duties of up to 50% on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian goods coming into America, including products that typically show up everywhere from your grocery cart to your home improvement projects.
In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs starting September 8 on items such as steel, dairy and agricultural equipment, promising further measures to match American tariffs “dollar-for-dollar,” according to CNBC.
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Canada is an extraordinarily significant trade partner with America – they exported about $409 billion in goods to the U.S. in 2025, according to the United Nations trade data compiled by Trading Economics.
With U.S. consumer prices already up 3.4% over the past year, another layer of import costs from both countries could make a variety of Canadian goods much more expensive.
Here are the eight everyday items that will cost you more because of Trump's Canadian tariffs.
Clothing
Canadian-made clothing is among the goods subject to the new tariffs. This will put upward pressure on prices for apparel imported from Canada, from everyday basics to heavy outerwear. That Canadian hoodie you’ve been eyeing may suddenly have a less chill price tag.
Hockey Sticks and Equipment
Hockey sticks have been another explicitly cited example of where the tariff hikes will hit. For players, parents buying hockey equipment for the holidays, the tariffs will increase the wholesale cost of Canadian-made gear before it ever reaches your favorite sporting-goods store.
Plywood
Planning a renovation? Canada exported about $10.39 billion worth of wood and wood products to America in 2025. Plywood has been earmarked as part of the building materials that will be heavily tariffed, potentially raising costs for contractors and DIY shoppers both.
Cement
Yes, even cement is on the tariff list. That matters beyond just bags of concrete at the hardware store: higher material costs can ripple through construction projects, increasing contractor costs for renovations and new builds. An increase in cement (as well as plywood) can even increase the overall cost of a new home.
Dairy Products
Canadian dairy products are also facing duties and will likely become much more expensive for U.S. importers.
Wine
Canadian wine is also on Trump’s tariff list, and unless liquor distributors are willing to absorb the costs, you can expect your wallet to shoulder the burden when stocking your annual holiday party.
Meat
Canada exported about $4.27 billion in meat and meat products to America in 2025. While not every Canadian meat product will face the new tariff, any duties added to such a significant export will destabilize pricing at your local grocery store.
Vegetables
Canadian exports of edible vegetables totaled about $3.43 billion last year. Just like meat products, introducing tariffs to such a vital cornerstone of the grocery business could wildly impact your overall receipt in the checkout line.
This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.
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