Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada - The Guardian

The tariffs are retaliation for US trade actions against Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the country will match US tariffs "dollar for dollar" and released a list of nearly 900 American goods facing new duties. Paper products landed among the hardest-hit categories, with "toilet paper or face tissue stock" specifically named.

Canada and the US have traded paper goods peacefully for decades, so this is a significant break from the norm. The tariffs hit both directions, meaning American consumers pay more for goods tied to Canadian supply chains, and Canadian buyers face higher costs on American exports.

For families doing a Costco run out on Slide Road or stocking up at the South Plains Mall-area stores, the math is simple: everyday household staples are getting more expensive. The timing is unclear since negotiations between the two countries broke down just last weekend. And toilet paper is just one of many household budget lines that could shift before the end of summer.