The media reported an increase in toilet paper prices in the United States due to the trade war with Canada

In the United States, prices for paper products, including toilet paper, are rising as the trade war with Canada intensifies. This was reported by The Guardian newspaper on August 26.

"Paper products are among the most affected sectors. <...> Although American toilet paper and napkins are often produced domestically, they are heavily dependent on forest—rich Canada as a source of raw materials," the article says.

According to the publication, in 2024, the United States imported toilet paper from Canada worth $328 million, making the country the largest exporter of this product to the United States.

According to The Guardian, the United States accounts for more than 20% of global toilet paper consumption, despite the fact that its population is only 4% of the world's population.

A new trade war has broken out between the United States and Canada. What the media is writing

Starting from September 8, Canada will impose retaliatory duties of 15%, 25% and 50% on imports of goods from the United States with a total value of $27.6 billion. The new tariffs will affect American products in a number of key industries. The list includes steel, dairy products, household appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper products, and electronics.

The United States re-imposed 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods on August 22. According to U.S. representative Jamison Greer, the Canadian side rejected a proposal that would have allowed Ottawa to improve the position of its exporters in the American market.