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Trump’s 50% tariffs triple hockey gear prices in U.S.

9/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey gear raise costs for U.S. families.
A goaltender helmet that cost $400 in 2022 now sells for $1,000.
U.S. spending on hockey equipment rose 45.4% from $228.9 million in 2020 to $332.9 million in 2025.
Roustan Hockey founder W. Graeme Roustan pledged to keep manufacturing in Canada despite the tariffs.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey gear raise costs for U.S. families.
A goaltender helmet that cost $400 in 2022 now sells for $1,000.
U.S. spending on hockey equipment rose 45.4% from $228.9 million in 2020 to $332.9 million in 2025.
Roustan Hockey founder W. Graeme Roustan pledged to keep manufacturing in Canada despite the tariffs.