President Trump is Making You Pay Tariffs on Toilet Paper
Canada is the United States’ largest supplier of toilet paper imports, which are now subject to a 50% tariff thanks to Trump. (Facial tissues, paper towels and napkins are tariffed, too.)
Where Does Most Toilet Paper Come From?
Check the statistics from the World Bank WITS (World Integrated Trade Solutions) website.
United States Toilet paper imports by country in 2024
Even The Guardian is writing about the possible shortage of toilet paper thanks to Trump’s stupid tariffs.
References:
- The Guardian, August, 2026 – Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada – Paper products among hardest-hit sectors after trade negotiations broke down, with 25-50% tariffs estimated
- MS.Now, Anne Kim, August 30, 2026 – For the second time in Trump’s two terms, Americans are fretting about toilet paper. That’s not good. – The Trump administration makes a mistake if it underestimates Americans’ worries over this lowly consumer staple.
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