‘If it’s made in the US, I don’t buy it’: Canadians on boycotting Trump’s America
Avoiding US goods and services – from tech to whisky to air travel – has forced many to find a new way of living For William McDonald, 38, a diesel mechanic from Thunder Bay, Ontario, “Canadian is always the first choice,” even if it means his weekly bills are higher. “As soon as Trump started putting those tariffs on in February [last year], I started boycotting US goods,” he said. “Avoiding…
Many Canadians are boycotting US goods and services due to Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies and hostile remarks towards Canada. This boycott has forced individuals to find new ways of living, even if it means higher costs. William McDonald, a diesel mechanic from Ontario, has switched to Canadian beer and groceries, spending an extra C$1,000 (£531/US$720) annually.
Meanwhile, Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister, vowed to match any US tariffs on Canadian goods. Retired teacher Elizabeth Lorenz now reads labels on packaged food to avoid products made in the US. Jane, 54, a teacher in Ontario, has stopped travelling to the US for sporting events and opted for longer trips to Canada, Mexico, and Europe.
Social media sites, US technology, and petrol have also been boycotted. The boycott has become a new way of life for many Canadians, despite the inconvenience and added costs.
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