“Very grateful” Prince George business maintains good relations with U.S. company despite trade war
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PRINCE GEORGE – As U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war continues, frustration and uncertainty mount for many industries and businesses that have faced a tariff situation that seems to change every week. This has led to tensions and some hostility between Canada and the U.S., but Pepper Tree Hair Studios, a Prince George business, is happy to say its maintained a great relationship with U.S. company Aveda amid an ongoing trade war.
“Aveda had told us that they weren’t going to be increasing the cost of Aveda due to any tariffs. I don’t know what the back cause of that is on their end, but I do know that I feel very supported by Aveda and I’m very grateful that our costs aren’t being increased,” said Pepper Tree’s owner Shannon Wright.
CKPG News reached out to Aveda for more details, but did not hear back. According to the Government of Canada’s website, hair products do not fall under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement, meaning they are subject to the 25% counter-tariffs put in place. Had the costs gone to Pepper Tree, rather than Aveda keeping costs the same for the Hair Studio, Wright says it would have put her business in a very difficult situation.
