The USA and Canada have a dispute. It is about trade. From September 8, there are new taxes. These taxes are also called duties. Canada wants high duties on paper from the USA. This affects toilet paper most.
People in the USA now have fear. They fear that toilet paper gets very expensive soon. Experts say that prices can rise by half. Therefore, many people buy very large amounts now. They store the paper at home. This is also called hoarding.
An association of paper makers warns of panic. It says that there is enough paper for all. The firms can deliver enough. Too many purchases at once disturb the delivery. The USA needs much paper from Canada. In the year 2024, they bought paper for 328 million dollars there.
