
US Toilet Paper Prices Could Rise as Trade War With Canada Escalates
A worsening US-Canada trade dispute could push up the cost of toilet paper and other paper products, as new tariffs threaten supply chains and raise raw-material costs.
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A worsening US-Canada trade dispute could push up the cost of toilet paper and other paper products, as new tariffs threaten supply chains and raise raw-material costs.

Trade tensions between the United States and Canada are escalating after talks collapsed, with new 50% US tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods and retaliatory duties from Ottawa expected to put pressure on businesses and consumers.

US President Donald Trump’s latest push to rename New Mexico, combined with tariff threats, military warnings and pressure on allies, is adding to growing concerns about Washington’s relations with Canada, Mexico and Europe. At the same time, countries including India, China, Russia and Brazil are exploring stronger ties beyond the US.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has urged Washington to consider India’s refinery requirements and the wider impact on global oil markets before imposing further measures on buyers of Russian crude. His comments come as a new US law gives President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil.

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement could significantly reshape bilateral commerce once ratified, with India set to lower tariffs on most EU goods while Indian exporters gain wider access to the European market.

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” escalating tensions with Canada amid a worsening trade dispute and new US tariffs.

President Donald Trump said he would be comfortable with Chinese automakers building cars in the United States if they employ American workers, despite opposition from U.S. lawmakers and major automakers.

Jaguar Land Rover plans to reduce its global workforce by around 4,000 roles while targeting £1.7 billion in savings, as the luxury automaker simplifies its operations and prepares five new products.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused the Union government of failing to honour commitments made after its Jantar Mantar protest ended in July. The group said its National Working Committee will meet on August 24 to decide its next course of action and hinted at a possible fresh protest.

US President Donald Trump is preparing an elaborate welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader begins a three-day state visit to Washington. The high-profile programme comes as the world's two largest economies remain divided over trade, technology, Taiwan, rare-earth minerals and Iran.

Madagascar has opened a safeguard investigation into imports of self-adhesive labels, packaging and other printed products, with interested parties given until September 12, 2026, to submit evidence and register their participation.

The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% on September 16, its first rate increase under Chair Kevin Warsh. Policymakers signalled that another hike could follow as inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target.