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Grocery Stores Brace for Tariff Price Hikes on Shelves

Canada's grocery aisles are set to shift in the coming weeks as tariffs on some American goods start affecting shelf prices. Both small, locally-owned shops and national chains are adjusting how they source and price products.

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Grocery Stores Brace for Tariff Price Hikes on Shelves
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What's changing

Canadian grocery stores, from small independent shops to national chains, are preparing for tariffs on certain American goods to start showing up on shelves in the coming weeks, according to CBC News.

Why it matters

Retailers of every size are adjusting sourcing and pricing strategies as the tariffs take hold, a shift that will likely be felt by shoppers at checkout across the country, including here in Ottawa.

What's not yet known

Specific products, price increases, or timelines have not been detailed. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Source: CBC News

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