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Canadian Tire Faces Tariff Threat, Seeks Local Solutions

2/14/2025

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Canadian Tire Corp. executives worry tariffs may affect employment more than retail prices, with only 15% of goods from the U.S.
CEO Greg Hicks cautions that tariffs could decrease consumer spending and hinder economic growth.
The company saw a 1.1% rise in Q4 comparable sales, falling short of analyst expectations.
To counter tariff effects, Canadian Tire aims to source 25-30% of U.S. goods from Canadian suppliers.
Q4 net income increased to C$411.5 million, boosted by holiday sales despite challenges like the Canada Post strike.

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Canadian Tire Corp. executives worry tariffs may affect employment more than retail prices, with only 15% of goods from the U.S.
CEO Greg Hicks cautions that tariffs could decrease consumer spending and hinder economic growth.
The company saw a 1.1% rise in Q4 comparable sales, falling short of analyst expectations.
To counter tariff effects, Canadian Tire aims to source 25-30% of U.S. goods from Canadian suppliers.
Q4 net income increased to C$411.5 million, boosted by holiday sales despite challenges like the Canada Post strike.