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Analysts suggest that PV Mart’s collapse is a harbinger, revealing systemic weaknesses in the Canadian retail model. Canada's close economic ties with the United States, and the potential for forthcoming tariffs—particularly with geopolitical shifts under U.S. leadership—add worryingly to the picture. Disruptions in cross-border supply chains and the over-reliance on American giants for supply and distribution further expose Canadian companies to shocks.