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Trump's trade war is here. Here's everything tariffs will make more expensive in Canada, plus what to know about duties and online shopping

From groceries and fresh-cut flowers to summer tires and shoes, the price of American products will rise in Canada.

Kayla Kuefler
·Senior Shopping & Lifestyle Editor
·8-min read
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From groceries and fresh-cut flowers to summer tires and shoes, the price of American products will rise in Canada (Getty Images).

U.S. President Donald Trump has pulled the trigger on his 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, disrupting one of the world's largest bilateral trade relationships and effectively initiating a trade war. For people on both sides of the border, this could send prices skyrocketing.

All Canadian goods entering the U.S. will be subject to a 25 percent tariff, except for Canadian energy products, which will face a lower rate of 10 per cent.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has responded to the "unjustified" levies in kind, announcing retaliatory tariffs on American goods coming into Canada.

"Canada will [...] respond with 25 per cent tariffs against $155 billion of American goods – starting with tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods immediately, and tariffs on the remaining $125 billion on American products in 21 days' time," Trudeau said in an official statement.

Canada's retaliatory tariffs on American goods are far-reaching. The Government of Canada published a list of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective March 4.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference about the US tariffs against Canada on March 4, 2025 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, as (L-R) Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic Leblanc and Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty look on. Trudeau said that President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada to destroy the country's economy to make it easier for the United States to annex its northern neighbor. The extraordinary warning about Trump's threat to Canadian sovereignty came as the US president delivered on his vow to impose 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian goods. (Photo by Dave Chan / AFP) (Photo by DAVE CHAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference about the US tariffs against Canada on March 4, 2025 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa (Photo by Dave Chan / AFP) (Photo by DAVE CHAN/AFP via Getty Images)

The countermeasures "will remain in place until the U.S. eliminates its tariffs against Canadian goods," the statement reads. Currently, Canada is the largest single buyer of American goods and vice-versa. Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico affect over $900 billion in annual U.S. imports. Experts and economists predict that Trump's tariffs will not only inflict significant damage on the Canadian economy but will likely raise the prices of goods for Americans.

"Because of the tariffs imposed by the U.S., Americans will pay more for groceries, gas, and cars, and potentially lose thousands of jobs," Trudeau said in his statement. "Tariffs will disrupt an incredibly successful trading relationship. They will violate the very trade agreement that was negotiated by President Trump in his last term."

WINDSOR, CANADA - MARCH 4: A car hauler heads to cross the Ambassador Bridge between Windsor, Canada and Detroit, Michigan on the first day of President Donald Trump's new 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on March 4, 2025 in Windsor, Canada. President Trump is also adding another 10% tariff on imports from China, bringing the tariffs on that country's goods to 20%. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
"Americans will pay more for groceries, gas, and cars, and potentially lose thousands of jobs," Trudeau said in his statement (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images).

Canada's retaliatory tariffs only apply to goods originating from the U.S. and will target everything from U.S.-produced dairy and grains to cosmetics and tires. For a complete list of products subject to 25 per cent tariffs, click here. In summary, Canadians will now pay more for the following:

  • Fruits and vegetables

  • Nuts

  • Processed foods and beverages

  • Coffee and tea

  • Cooking oils and spices

  • Grains and grain products, including pasta and bread

  • Fresh, frozen or chilled meat and seafood

  • Animal products, including eggs and dairy

  • Liquor, wine and beer

  • Vehicles and vehicle parts

  • Clothing, textiles, shoes and accessories

  • Fresh-cut flowers

  • Personal care products and cosmetics, including shampoo, deodorants and dental hygiene products

  • Building materials and home products, including commercial and household appliances, vacuums, building materials and bathroom accessories

  • Full list of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs

The young mother holds her daughter on her hip as she grocery shops for items she needs.
Fruits and vegetables grown in the United States will be subject to tariffs (Getty Images).

Online and cross-border shopping is about to become more expensive. Not only will Canadian consumers be confronted with higher price tags on American-made goods, but they may also face increased duties, a weaker Canadian dollar on USD-priced products, longer delivery times and, potentially, some retailers opting to halt Canadian shipping altogether.

For shoppers who purchase American goods online, the added tariff charge won't be added at checkout, so "it's going to be a bit of an invisible cost," David Nagy, founder of eCommerce Canada, told The Globe and Mail. A 25 per cent levy may be added on top of any existing duties, Matt Poirier, vice-president of federal government relations at the Retail Council of Canada, told the newspaper.

In general, when you order from a Canadian website and are shipping from Canada, you don't have to pay additional duty charges. However, if a Canadian retailer sells American products, they may pass on the cost of tariffs to the customer. If you are ordering from an American website based in the U.S., Canadian customers should expect to pay duties and additional import costs.

Of course, duties — or the lack thereof — are not guaranteed. If you have questions regarding duties and import costs, check with the shipper before placing your order.

Whether you're looking to vote with your dollar and boycott American goods, avoid 25 per cent tariff fees, or lend a hand to small Canadian businesses, we've compiled a list of more than 200 Canadian brands to shop. Many of these Canadian alternatives are made right here in the Great White North, and for those that aren't, they still support local entrepreneurs, employees and distributors.

If you see a Canadian flag 🇨🇦 next to the brand, that means it is both Canadian-owned and manufactured in Canada.

🇨🇦 Canadian cleaning brands

🇺🇸 American cleaning brands

Procter & Gamble (P&G) brands, including Tide, Mr. Clean, Swiffer and Dawn. The Clorox Company brands, including Clorox Bleach, Pine-Sol, Liquid-Plumr and Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. Reckitt Benckiser brands, including Lysol, Dettol, Finish and Woolite. Church & Dwight Co. brands, including Arm & Hammer and OxiClean. SC Johnson brands, including Windex, Glade, Pledge and Scrubbing Bubbles.

🇨🇦 Canadian personal care brands

🇨🇦 Canadian beauty and makeup brands

🇨🇦 Canadian home brands

🇨🇦 Canadian fashion brands

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