Tariffs Strain Canadian Businesses | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Canadian businesses are reeling from new U.S. tariffs hitting at the worst possible time—just as back-to-school and holiday shopping surge. AW & Co., a homeschooling supplies and toy seller, reports over half its holiday sales affected, with shipping costs quadrupling and no viable workaround for American customers. Despite the pain, owners remain loyal to Canada, rejecting bad deals. The Calgary Chamber of Commerce argues interprovincial trade barriers must fall, while acknowledging Canada needs to protect its own economy—not just bend to U.S. demands. This tug-of-war between national…