Trump's proposed tariffs raise concerns over potential toilet paper shortages in the U.S
theglobeandmail.com — February 14, 2025, 01:01 PM UTC
U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico could lead to toilet paper shortages and price increases, warns Dino Bianco, CEO of Kruger Products, Canada’s largest toilet paper maker. Bianco noted that the U.S. relies on imports for about 10% of its toilet paper, with Canada supplying half of that. He predicts that if tariffs are enacted, consumers may panic-buy, reminiscent of the early pandemic rush. Canadian officials are in Washington, D.C. lobbying against the tariffs. Kruger has launched a "Made by Canadians for Canadians" campaign amid rising costs and market changes due to the tariff situation.