A 30-day pause on tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Canadian goods has created divided opinions among Thunder Bay shoppers about how the Canadian government should respond. While the future of the trade war remains uncertain, shoppers are concerned about the potential impact on grocery prices and are considering changing their buying habits to prioritize Canadian products.
Despite the 30 day pause on tariff the U.S. say they will impose on Canadian goods, Thunder Bay shoppers have divided opinions about how the government should handle the situation.The looming trade war between Canada and the U.S. is on a 30 day pause. But the future is still unknown. Thunder Bay shoppers have divided opinions about how the government should handle the situation. But they did all agree their grocery baskets may look a bit different with a possible trade war looming.
While Katie Kuoapa-Aho said she was concerned a trade war could impact her grocery bills, she is planning to avoid buying American goods on principle. While she said she didn't agree with Canada's decision to impose tariffs on American goods, Leah Oberle said her shopping habits have changed as a result.
As the tariff situation continues to evolve, the consumer behavioural impacts could be significant, said Brouard.
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