--- title: "Groups urge end to Canada-US sports tariffs amid economic concerns" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/groups-urge-end-to-canada-us-sports-tariffs-amid-economic-concerns" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/groups-urge-end-to-canada-us-sports-tariffs-amid-economic-concerns" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/groups-urge-end-to-canada-us-sports-tariffs-amid-economic-concerns.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/groups-urge-end-to-canada-us-sports-tariffs-amid-economic-concerns" category: "Business & Economy" area: "United States" published: "2026-09-13T12:25:11.601Z" source_reported: "2026-09-13T10:00:15.000Z" updated: "2026-09-13T12:25:11.601Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 59 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-13T13:30:09.697150+00:00" --- # Groups urge end to Canada-US sports tariffs amid economic concerns *Businesses and sports organizations cite rising costs and reduced participation.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. One outlet provided a full report with named sources and specific details; 26 others provided only digests. - Craft 59 of 100, higher is better. The full report included quotes from affected parties and government officials, and explained the context of the trade war. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. The language used in the headlines and digests is neutral and descriptive, with no sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Sports organizations and companies are asking governments on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border to suspend tariffs on sports equipment. - The tariffs, imposed after trade talks collapsed in mid-August, have escalated a trade war between the two countries. - Businesses report that tariffs increase costs for imported goods, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers or delayed shipments. - Officials are assessing the economic impacts and exploring options for increased domestic manufacturing of sports goods. Groups are calling for the suspension of sports-related tariffs between Canada and the United States. These tariffs, implemented as part of an escalating trade war, are cited as reasons for increased economic challenges and a decline in participation in healthy activities. The trade dispute intensified in mid-August when talks on a trade deal failed. Subsequently, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 50 per cent duty on $28 billion of Canadian goods, which included sports equipment. Canada responded on September 8 with retaliatory tariffs on several categories of sporting goods. ## Disagreement on specific impacts While Aneysha Bhat of the Sports and Fitness Industry Association stated that tariffs impede the ability to build active and healthy communities by increasing costs, Adam van Koeverden, secretary of state for sport, did not specify which sports or communities are most affected. Van Koeverden said the government is assessing impacts "across the board." ## Omissions No right-rated reports covered this story. ## Who covered it Shares of the 26 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 69% (18) - Centre: 31% (8) - Right: 0% (0) 1 of 27 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-13T13:30:09.697150+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 7 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-13T14:00:17.013Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports highlighted the call from sports organizations and companies to suspend tariffs due to economic impacts and waning participation. They noted the escalation of the trade war following collapsed talks and the imposition of duties by both countries on sports equipment. These reports included statements from Aneysha Bhat of the Sports and Fitness Industry Association and Mark Macaulay of Home Run Sports, detailing how tariffs increase costs and could lead to price hikes or shipment delays. The involvement of Adam van Koeverden, secretary of state for sport, was also mentioned, with reports stating the government is assessing impacts and looking into domestic manufacturing. The Canadian Press report, which was published in full by City News, was carried by many left-rated outlets. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports also focused on the appeals to suspend sports-related tariffs, citing economic challenges and reduced participation. They detailed the sequence of events, including the collapse of trade talks, U.S. duties on Canadian goods, and Canada's retaliatory measures. Statements from Aneysha Bhat and Mark Macaulay were included, explaining the cost increases and potential consequences for consumers. The government's response, including assessments of economic impacts and exploration of domestic manufacturing, was also covered. The digests from these outlets generally followed the structure and key points of the Canadian Press report. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 16 - unknown: 3 - veryHigh: 8 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Narcity](https://narcity.com/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/politics/federal/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts/article_2d7cba90-85e8-5b1c-ac8e-3a95837e3482.html) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/national-sports/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-12773111) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/national-news/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-12773117) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/national-news/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-12773117) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [City News](https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/09/13/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [Midland Today](https://midlandtoday.ca/national-news/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-12773117) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [Collingwood Today](https://collingwoodtoday.ca/national-news/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-12773117) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [Thorold Today](https://thoroldtoday.ca/national-news/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-12773117) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/09/13/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-2) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/09/13/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/national-business/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-12773115) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/national/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-12773117) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/national-news/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-12773117) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [Guelph Today](https://guelphtoday.com/national-news/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-12773117) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [CFJC Today Kamloops](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/09/13/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [ElliotLakeToday.com](https://elliotlaketoday.com/national-news/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-12773117) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [CambridgeToday.ca](https://cambridgetoday.ca/national-news/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-12773117) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [Medicine Hat News](https://medicinehatnews.com/news/national-news/2026/09/13/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [Loonie Politics](https://looniepolitics.com/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [Timmins Today](https://timminstoday.com/national-news/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-12773117) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/09/13/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-2) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [flamboroughtoday.com](https://flamboroughtoday.com/national-news/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts-12773117) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/business/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts/article_8bd7d2e1-bc22-540d-9cf1-d154bf1e59ae.html) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [St Catharines Standard](https://stcatharinesstandard.ca/business/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts/article_0eeb0231-d88a-5461-af22-fc783cb0c883.html) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [NiagaraFallsReview.ca](https://niagarafallsreview.ca/business/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts/article_2ab6778b-fd5f-5a96-9ed5-ced475ce3f86.html) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/2026/09/13/groups-call-for-end-to-tariffs-on-sports-gear-warn-of-economic-impacts) — Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts ## Questions **Why are groups calling for an end to sports tariffs?** Groups are urging governments to suspend sports-related tariffs due to their economic impacts and concerns about waning participation in healthy activities. Businesses report that tariffs increase costs for imported goods, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers or delayed shipments. **What triggered the current tariffs on sports gear?** The trade war escalated after trade deal talks collapsed in mid-August. U.S. President Donald Trump then imposed 50 per cent duties on $28 billion in Canadian goods, including sports equipment. Canada responded with retaliatory tariffs on sporting goods. **What are the potential consequences of these tariffs?** Businesses warn that tariffs increase the cost of goods by up to 50 per cent, which could force price increases for consumers or lead to delayed or cancelled shipments. There are also concerns that tariffs impede the ability to build active and healthy communities. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/business/groups-urge-end-to-canada-us-sports-tariffs-amid-economic-concerns. 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