Trump’s Tariffs Souring Canadians’ Love of Tim Hortons [Video]

Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs is stirring up unexpected scrutiny north of the border—this time, hitting Canada’s beloved coffee chain, Tim Hortons.

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Why It Matters

Trump has imposed a 25 percent tariff on Canadian imports, alongside a 10 percent tariff on Canadian energy imports, which began in early March. Last week, Trump’s 25 percent duties on steel and aluminum came into effect. In response, Canada has implemented its own retaliatory tariffs.

Amid these escalating tensions, businesses find themselves caught in the crossfire, with the OECD forecasting that the tariffs will slash growth in Canada by half this year. Meanwhile, some Canadian consumers and businesses are boycotting American products, which could further hurt businesses. As people start to examine exactly what defines a product as Canadian, Tim Hortons is another potential victim of Trump’s trade war.