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New tariffs on Canadian imports threaten higher hockey gear prices
A 50% tariff threatens to lift equipment costs, according to ABC News.
The short version
- The Trump administration imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian imports, including hockey sticks and skates.[ABC News]
- True Hockey and other brands make custom gear in Canada, leaving consumers and retailers exposed to rising costs.[ABC News]
- Economists suggest an across-the-board 50% price hike is unlikely due to Canada's limited import share.[ABC News]
Key facts
- The Trump administration enacted 50% tariffs on Canada that encompass more than 550 goods, including hockey sticks and skates.[ABC News]
- True Hockey manufactures custom equipment in Canada for export to the United States.[ABC News]
- Sports & Fitness Industry Association CEO Todd Smith warned that the 50% tariff presents a significant challenge to the market.[ABC News]
- Roustan Hockey stated it will maintain manufacturing at its Canadian stick plant despite the tariffs.[ABC News]
What remains uncertain
- It remains uncertain how much retail prices will rise, as economists note Canada's modest market share makes a full 50% price increase unlikely.[ABC News]
- It is not known whether equipment manufacturers will absorb initial tariff costs before eventually raising consumer prices, as occurred with past tariffs on China.[ABC News]
Sources
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- US tariff on Canadian imports could send hockey gear prices even higherABC News - Business