In January, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and provincial leaders urged Canadians to support local products amid U.S. tariff threats. However, a recent investigation by Marketplace revealed that while the majority of Canadian-labelled grocery items in a Toronto store maintained stable prices, hundreds saw increases. Consumers are questioning if they are paying a premium for patriotism, spurred by a surge in demand. Economists suggest that understanding price fluctuations is complex, as various factors, including U.S. tariffs and processing levels, affect pricing.
In an analysis of thousands of grocery products in Toronto, Marketplace found that while many prices remained stable, hundreds of Canadian products saw price increases since consumers were urged to 'choose Canada.'
Economists agree that while the demand for Canadian goods is rising, determining if a premium is being applied due to patriotism is complicated, influenced by various factors like processing and tariffs.
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