It’s tariff time in America and Canada — again.
On Saturday, after trade talks between Canada and the US collapsed, the Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on a slew of Canadian items, including alcohol and hockey equipment. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has already announced a dollar-for-dollar counter-tariff, marking yet another bumpy moment in tensions between the two formerly friendly neighbors.
The specificity of the tariffs means that different sectors of the economy — and your everyday purchases — will get hit unevenly. The tariffs affect alcohol, milk, plywood, and more. For consumers craving Canadian whisky or finally…
