Handelskonflikt mit Kanada: Zollstreit droht Klopapier in den USA zu verteuern
Der Zollstreit zwischen den USA und Kanada droht Auswirkungen auf Millionen Menschen zu haben - und bis ins Badezimmer zu reichen. Im Land der Klopapier-Meister dürfte das ein sensibles Thema sein.
A US trade association has warned consumers to avoid hoarding toilet paper amid fears of price hikes, emphasizing the importance of restraint during the ongoing spat with Canada over trade tariffs. AF&PA, the industry group representing US paper manufacturers and producers of paper products, stressed that "no reason for panic buying exists."
They added that "sudden surges in demand can unnecessarily strain a system designed to reliably meet regular household needs." In response to US retaliatory tariffs, Canada announced sanctions on a wide range of products starting September 8, with 25 to 50 percent of these affecting toilet paper and paper products for toilets. The US is reportedly the world leader in toilet paper consumption, with each American using an average of 141 rolls per person and year, according to Statista data from 2018.
Trade disputes between the two nations may disrupt cross-border supply chains that enable factories and makers to invest, remain competitive, and deliver essential products daily used by people.
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