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Trump's Hockey Stick Tariff: A Near Miss
21 Jul
Summary
- New U.S. tariffs on Canadian ice hockey sticks have minimal impact.
- Only one major factory in Canada still produces wooden sticks.
- Modern composite sticks, favored by pros, are made overseas.
A recent 50% tariff on Canadian ice hockey sticks, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, is projected to have a negligible overall impact on Canada. This measure, scheduled to be implemented in 30 days, appears to be a symbolic gesture rather than an economically significant one.
The primary reason for the minimal anticipated effect is the decline in the production and use of traditional wooden hockey sticks. Canada has only one major factory remaining that manufactures these wooden sticks.
Contemporary professional and many younger players now favor ultra-lightweight composite sticks, which are produced overseas. These advanced sticks are credited with delivering more powerful shots and enhancing puck control, rendering wooden sticks largely obsolete for competitive play.
