Most Canadians Willing to Absorb Higher Prices Due to Trade War

A recent poll conducted by INsauga found that 60.9% of respondents are willing to accept higher prices for as long as necessary due to the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war.

The poll, which garnered 2,855 votes, asked readers how long they would be willing to accept higher prices from the trade war. The majority of respondents said they would be willing to pay more indefinitely, while 39.1% stated that they have already reached their limit.

According to Bank of Canada research, prices of tariffed goods rose by about six percent more than comparable non-tariffed goods at their peak in 2025. Researchers estimated that roughly one-quarter of the tariff rate was ultimately passed through to retail prices.