--- title: "Loblaw reintroduces 'T' symbols for tariff-affected goods" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/loblaw-reintroduces-t-symbols-for-tariff-affected-goods" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/loblaw-reintroduces-t-symbols-for-tariff-affected-goods" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/loblaw-reintroduces-t-symbols-for-tariff-affected-goods.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/loblaw-reintroduces-t-symbols-for-tariff-affected-goods" category: "Business & Economy" published: "2026-08-26T15:45:48.814Z" source_reported: "2026-08-26T14:31:06.000Z" updated: "2026-08-26T15:45:48.814Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 65 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-26T15:59:36.562Z" --- # Loblaw reintroduces 'T' symbols for tariff-affected goods *Grocer also bringing back country-of-origin labels on produce after customer complaints.* **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. The central claim is attributed to Loblaw's CEO and supported by multiple digests, but lacks named on-record sources. - Craft 65 of 100, higher is better. The reporting clearly separates facts from comment and includes specific details, but lacks quotes from affected parties. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. The language is measured and proportionate, with headlines accurately reflecting the article content. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Loblaw Cos. Ltd. is reintroducing 'T' symbols on grocery shelf labels to identify products impacted by tariffs. - The 'T' symbol was previously used by Loblaw when tariffs were first introduced. - The grocer is also reintroducing country-of-origin labels in its fresh produce aisles. - Loblaw had previously removed country-of-origin labelling on produce signs, which led to customer complaints. Loblaw Cos. Ltd. is reintroducing 'T' symbols on grocery shelf labels to indicate products affected by tariffs. The grocer will continue to use a maple leaf symbol for homegrown products. Loblaw is also reintroducing country-of-origin labels in its fresh produce aisles. The 'T' symbol was previously used by Loblaw when tariffs were first introduced. The company had dropped country-of-origin labelling on produce signs in most provinces earlier this month, which led to customer backlash. Some shoppers expressed disappointment and frustration with the removal of this information. ## Disagreement on previous fines The Toronto Star and The Record digests state that the company was previously fined $10,000 for misleading Product of Canada labels. None of the other reports mention this specific fine. ## What the coverage left out None of the left or centre-rated reports mention the specific amount of products that will be affected by the 'T' symbols, or how many products will grow to include the symbol as tariffs are applied across more categories. The digests do not specify the number of products that will be affected. ## Who covered it Shares of the 11 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 73% (8) - Centre: 27% (3) - Right: 0% (0) 0 of 11 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-26T15:59:36.562Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 9 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-26T18:00:51.692Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Six left-rated reports led on Loblaw bringing back 'T' symbols on tariff-affected items as trade tensions escalate. CBC News and Radio-Canada digests also detailed Loblaw's reversal on dropping country-of-origin produce labels following customer backlash. CBC News's full report included customer quotes and an economist's analysis of the situation. The Toronto Star and The Record digests noted that the company had previously been fined $10,000 for misleading 'Product of Canada' labels. ### Centre - Three centre-rated reports led on Loblaw bringing back 'T' symbols on tariff-affected items as trade tensions escalate. City News's full report included a statement from CEO Per Bank about the company's stronger position due to supply chain revamps and sourcing from domestic and non-U.S. suppliers. City News and The Winnipeg Free Press digests mentioned the reintroduction of country-of-origin labels for fresh produce. ### 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: 7 - veryHigh: 4 ## 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 - [La Presse](https://lapresse.ca/affaires/entreprises/2026-08-26/guerre-commerciale/loblaw-reintroduit-le-symbole-t-sur-les-articles-concernes-par-les-droits-de-douane.php) — Commercial War: Loblaw Reintroduces the Symbol "T" on the Goods Concerned by the Customs Duties - [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/business/article-loblaw-t-symbol-us-tariffs-maple-leaf-trade) — Loblaw to bring back T symbols for products affected by U.S. tariffs - [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/national-business/loblaw-bringing-back-t-symbols-on-tariff-affected-items-as-trade-tensions-escalate-12708035) — Loblaw bringing back T symbols on tariff-affected items as trade tensions escalate - [City News](https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/08/26/loblaw-bringing-back-t-symbols-on-tariff-affected-items-as-trade-tensions-escalate) — Loblaw bringing back T symbols on tariff-affected items as trade tensions escalate - [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/the-mix/loblaw-bringing-back-t-symbols-on-tariff-affected-items-as-trade-tensions-escalate-12708040) — Loblaw bringing back T symbols on tariff-affected items as trade tensions escalate - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/business/loblaw-bringing-back-t-symbols-on-tariff-affected-items-as-trade-tensions-escalate/article_be1ae12e-cc71-5177-8020-188eef49922a.html) — Loblaw bringing back T symbols on tariff-affected items as trade tensions escalate - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/food/2026/08/26/loblaw-bringing-back-t-symbols-on-tariff-affected-items-as-trade-tensions-escalate) — Loblaw bringing back T symbols on tariff-affected items as trade tensions escalate - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/canada/loblaw-to-return-country-of-origin-signs-on-produce-brings-back-t-tariff-indicators-amid-trade-war/article_e01dcb3d-fdb1-453c-9a33-f01b95775164.html) — Loblaw to return country-of-origin signs on produce, brings back ‘T’ tariff indicators, amid trade war - [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/canada/loblaw-to-return-country-of-origin-signs-on-produce-brings-back-t-tariff-indicators-amid-trade-war/article_188212fc-cf28-5be2-9408-b58de147df5a.html) — Loblaw to return country-of-origin signs on produce, brings back ‘T’ tariff indicators, amid trade war - [Radio-Canada](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/2277660/loblaw-backtracks-on-dropping-produce-labels-after-customer-backlash-new-trade-war) — Loblaw backtracks on dropping produce labels after customer backlash, new trade war - [CBC News](https://cbc.ca/news/investigates/loblaw-produce-origin-9.7320028) — Loblaw backtracks on dropping country-of-origin produce labels after customer backlash ## Questions **Why is Loblaw reintroducing 'T' symbols?** Loblaw is reintroducing 'T' symbols on grocery shelf labels to indicate products that are affected by tariffs. This measure is being taken as trade tensions between Canada and the United States escalate. **What other labels is Loblaw reintroducing?** Loblaw is also reintroducing country-of-origin labels in its fresh produce aisles. This comes after the grocer had previously dropped these labels, leading to customer backlash. **Has Loblaw used these symbols before?** Yes, Loblaw previously used the 'T' symbol to indicate to customers that a product's price had risen due to tariffs when trade tensions first flared up. The maple leaf symbol will continue to be used for homegrown products. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/business/loblaw-reintroduces-t-symbols-for-tariff-affected-goods. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Loblaw reintroduces 'T' symbols for tariff-affected goods", https://mediabias.news/business/loblaw-reintroduces-t-symbols-for-tariff-affected-goods