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Rising tariffs on nearly $20 billion of goods have made hockey equipment a financial burden for parents, with annual costs approaching $1,000 and local shops reporting reduced business as families seek cheaper, potentially lower‑quality online deals.
The U.S. and Canada’s tariff clash is pushing hockey equipment prices higher, with families facing near‑$1,000 costs for full gear and limited options to cut expenses.
A 50% U.S. tariff on Canadian goods and Canada's retaliatory tariffs have driven up the price of carbon‑fiber hockey sticks and full equipment sets, pushing families in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to seek cheaper but riskier alternatives.
A trade dispute between the United States and Canada is driving up the price of hockey gear, with families facing nearly $1,000 outlays for equipment and parents turning to online deals that may affect quality.
The U.S.-Canada trade war is pushing youth hockey equipment prices higher, with families facing nearly $1,000 outlays for gear and uncertainty over quality as they consider second‑hand or online purchases.
The U.S.-Canada trade dispute is raising the price of hockey equipment, with families facing near‑$1,000 costs for a child's gear and officials urging caution when shopping online.