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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Stephanie Cruz

Canada Takes Trump's Trade War to the Bathroom: Americans To Pay More for Toilet Paper, 700 Other Products

US toilet paper prices could rise amid escalating Canada trade war (Credit: AI-generated illustration: Google Gemini)

Toilet paper prices in the United States could rise as the trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa escalates, with new tariffs and a long-standing reliance on Canadian supply affecting the paper-goods market.

American shoppers already facing higher costs on groceries, cars, and appliances could see prices climb on another everyday item. Both the raw material used to make US toilet paper and a large share of the finished rolls sold in stores come from Canada. The dispute has built over months of stalled negotiations between the two governments.

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