‘If it’s made in the US, I don’t buy it’: Canadians on boycotting Trump’s America
Summary
Many Canadians have been avoiding American products since President Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian goods. This boycott has made daily life more expensive for some Canadians but reflects their response to trade tensions and political actions between the two countries.Key Facts
- President Trump started tariffs on Canadian goods in February last year, leading to a Canadian boycott of US products.
- Canada responded by imposing matching tariffs after trade talks failed recently.
- Some Canadians report higher costs from buying only Canadian goods, like groceries and beer.
- The boycott includes avoiding US technology, streaming services, petrol, vehicles, and social media platforms.
- Abbreviations like ABUS ("Anything but US") and slogans like "Elbows Up!" show organized resistance to US products.
- A July survey found 40% of Canadian grocery shoppers actively check product origins and try to avoid US goods.
- Canadians discuss boycotting US airlines, hotels, airports, and moving investments to Canadian companies.
- Some people grow their own vegetables or buy produce from other countries to avoid US products despite environmental concerns.
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