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Packaging, Agriculture Sectors Brace for US-Canada Tariff Escalation

Trade tensions between the US and Canada have intensified following the collapse of negotiations, triggering concerns across multiple industries reliant on cross-border commerce. Packaging manufacturers producing fiber, metal and glass products face mounting cost pressures as tariffs threaten supply chain stability. Agricultural exporters and consumer goods producers — from apparel to forest products — are preparing for significant price increases that could ripple through retail channels. Industry associations representing affected sectors warn of sourcing complications and margin compression as the tit-for-tat tariff cycle deepens. Companies on both sides of the border are reassessing procurement strategies and exploring alternative sourcing arrangements to mitigate exposure. Meanwhile, Vietnam has reiterated its readiness for constructive trade negotiations with US officials amid broader trade friction.