Five years after the global shortages of toilet paper at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canadian lumber could leave U.S. stores struggling to stock it once again.

US President Donald Trump’s tariff war could have unforeseen effects on a household essential: toilet paper. His proposed taxes on Canadian imports, including a 27 per cent duty on lumber, may drive up the cost of a crucial wood pulp used in toilet paper production.

The Trump administration’s latest tariff promise on softwood lumber may disrupt the supply chain of toilet paper and paper towels, Bloomberg reported. The U.S. relies heavily on Canadian northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp to make these bathroom and kitchen staples,