The Decibel
The Decibel
The Globe and Mail
Why tariffs haven’t hit consumer prices hard – yet
15 minutes Posted Aug 21, 2025 at 9:00 am.
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When the U.S. first imposed sweeping tariffs on Canada, setting off a trade war, businesses and consumers braced for high inflation. But nearly half a year later, prices for consumer goods have not risen as much as expected. So what happened?

Consumer affairs reporter Mariya Postelnyak talks about why prices haven’t gone up as much as predicted and why that could soon change.

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