A potential trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada threatens to raise costs for hockey equipment, including sticks, as tariffs could be imposed on imports. Canadian manufacturers, a major supplier of hockey gear, warn that higher prices may force players and clubs to cut back on spending. The uncertainty has already prompted concerns among parents and athletes about affordability, with some fearing equipment could become less accessible. The situation highlights broader economic tensions between the two nations and their impact on sports.

'Hate to think if my son breaks a stick': U.S.-Canada Trade War could spike hockey costs  WCHS