As the US-Canadian trade war expands, some Canadians are purposefully shrinking their shopping options by staying local.
It isn’t easy.
Earlier this week, President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods went into effect, prompting “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory tariffs from Canada — the latest escalation since the trade war officially began in March 2025, affecting industries ranging from manufacturing to alcohol.
To push back, some Canadian businesses started displaying “Made in Canada” labels in their stores last spring, prompting shoppers to consider swapping their US grocery hauls for more locally sourced fare.
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