**Unpacking the Price Hike: 5 Key Items Affected by Tariffs in Canada**
The trade tensions between the US and Canada have intensified sharply, leading to a substantial increase in tariffs that are now affecting the prices of several everyday products for Canadians. President Donald Trump recently escalated the situation by raising tariff rates on Canadian imports from 25% to 35%. While most goods will remain unaffected due to provisions under an existing North American trade treaty, five key categories of products are seeing significant price increases. Here’s how different sectors are grappling with these tariffs:
Household Appliances: Canadian consumers are feeling the pinch as refrigerators, washers, and other appliances have experienced an increase in price due to counter-tariffs and rising costs of American sheet-steel. On average, prices for refrigerators and freezers have risen by 2%, while dishwashing and laundry appliances went up 4.5% year-on-year. Retailers are preemptively advertising **