U.S. tariffs officially took effect, pushing prices up overnight.
· Anastasia Petukhova
Dated entry. This covers 4 March 2025 and has not been updated since. Tariff rules change constantly and some of this will have been superseded — check the official sources before acting on it.
For shippers: Reassess suppliers—either absorb costs or seek alternatives.
For freight brokers/carriers: Increased demand for LTL shipments as shippers adjust order sizes.
For U.S. consumers: Anticipate higher prices on Canadian imports like vehicles and timber.
For Canadian consumers: Retail prices may rise if companies pass on increased costs.