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Counter-tariff field guide

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Official list updated Aug. 26, 2026
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A TARIFF RAISES THE PRICE. / WE CAN CHOOSE WHERE THAT SALE GOES. ISSUE 09.08.26
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SEARCHABLE // BILINGUAL // SOURCE-CHECKED 300 VERIFIED CANADIAN-MADE PRODUCTS Browse products and manufacturers across 14 sectors. OPEN THE GUIDE
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How personal avoidance adds pressure

A single choice may feel small. Together, our choices can shift demand.

ZED DAYS helps Canadians understand the tariffs and choose where their spending goes. When many people make similar choices, reduced demand can add economic pressure for a change in trade policy. That pressure may influence businesses and governments, but no individual purchase guarantees a policy result.

  1. 01 Start with one everyday choice.

    Choose something Canadian, look for another country of origin, buy used, repair, or simply wait.

  2. 02 That choice changes what gets sold.

    When the same products keep getting passed over, retailers and importers may begin ordering less of them.

  3. 03 Small choices begin to add up.

    Across many households, fewer purchases can become a noticeable shift in orders, inventory and sales.

  4. 04 The pressure becomes visible.

    If orders and sales fall, affected suppliers may choose to raise the issue with governments. A policy response is possible, not guaranteed.

Illustrative example One C$6 U.S.-origin milk product each week
1 household C$312 redirected per year
10,000 households C$3.12M redirected per year
100,000 households C$31.2M redirected per year
1 million households C$312M potential annual demand shift

Simple multiplication for illustration, not a forecast. It assumes each household redirects one C$6 U.S.-origin milk product purchase each week for 52 weeks. Totals show potential retail spending shifted, not tariff revenue or measured imports. Check the product’s country of origin, not only its brand.

Official tariff lines 648 Current consolidated schedule
At 50% 413 Highest retaliatory rate
Covered imports C$27.6B Official aggregate, not line-level
Effective Sep. 8 12:01 a.m. EDT, 2026
FIELD NOTE 01: The current official schedule contains 648 tariff items, not 700+. This explorer follows the published table exactly and will not pad the list with expired measures.
Save to your phone // grocery field notes

Canadian Grocery Guide

Thirteen screenshot-friendly cards with 44 verified starting points across eleven grocery-store aisles. Open a card, save the full-size image, and check the wording on the package while you shop.

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Cover of the ZED DAYS Canadian Grocery Field Notes
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How to read Canadian origin labels in 30 seconds
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Canadian grocery starting points for milk, cream and butter
02Milk, cream & butterSave PNG
Canadian grocery starting points for cheese and yogurt
03Cheese & yogurtSave PNG
Canadian grocery starting points for bread, cereal and grains
04Bread, cereal & grainsSave PNG
Canadian grocery starting points for eggs and breakfast foods
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Canadian grocery starting points for meat and seafood
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Canadian grocery starting points for frozen and canned food
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Canadian grocery starting points for snacks and sweets
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Canadian grocery starting points for beverages
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Canadian grocery starting points for paper and cleaning products
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Canadian grocery starting points for personal care products
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Canadian grocery quick picks for fresh produce
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Use these as starting points, not guarantees. Origin claims were checked through Aug. 29, 2026 using official company and Government of Canada pages. Products and sourcing change. Canadian-owned does not necessarily mean Canadian-made, and a Canadian address or maple leaf alone does not prove origin. Always confirm the wording on the specific package.
Immediate action // consumer targets

10 U.S. product groups to skip first

Ranked for practical leverage, not claimed dollar volume: tariff rate + purchase visibility + Canadian substitution potential + breadth of covered lines.

These are campaign priorities, not an official government value ranking. Check country of origin: tariffs apply to U.S.-origin goods, not every American brand.

Verified Canadian alternatives // pilot

Two places to start in every priority category

Independent, unpaid listings checked against official company sources on Aug. 28, 2026. “Canadian-owned” and “made in Canada” are not treated as the same claim.

Check before you buy. Manufacturing locations and product lines can change. Some companies make selected products in Canada and import others. Verify the country-of-origin label on the specific item or package. These listings are for general information and are not endorsements, advertisements or certifications of origin.
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