The trade war is being volleyed onto Canada’s pickleball courts

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Open this photo in gallery: Players compete at Bridge City Pickleball Hub in Saskatoon, Sask., on March 24.Liam Richards/The Globe and Mail Canada’s retaliatory tariffs have delivered a stinging backhand shot to some businesses catering to one of North America’s fastest-growing and most accessible sports. Pickleball – a fast-paced blend of tennis, badminton and table tennis – has ballooned in popularity across Canada in recent years, with 11 per cent of households reporting at least one member playing the sport at least once a month, according to a 2023 survey from Pickleball Canada. But with a vast majority of equipment...