{
  "id": 11465359,
  "title": "‘Buy Canadian’ movement just as strong 19 months since trade war began: poll",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/buy-canadian-movement-just-as-strong-19-months-since-trade-war-began",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T15:06:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12085306/buy-canadian-19-months-trade-war/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The \"Buy Canadian\" movement remains as strong as ever, 19 months after U.S. President Donald Trump initiated a trade war against Canada by announcing tariffs. The Abacus Data poll reveals that 78 per cent of Canadians still plan to avoid American products, identical to the 77 per cent recorded in February 2025. The poll, conducted in September 2026, showed that this intent has not waned despite rising concerns about the potential cost increase.\n\nInterestingly, Canadians are turning their intentions into actions. In February 2025, over half (53 per cent) of respondents reported purchasing more Canadian goods, a figure that has increased to 61 per cent in recent months. This reflects a significant shift, with 32 per cent of Canadians saying they would not make travel plans to the U.S. in February 2025, rising to 52 per cent in the current period.\n\nThese changes are not limited to travel, but encompass a range of consumer behaviour. Canadians are increasingly avoiding American gas stations (from 33 per cent to 39 per cent), retailers like Walmart (20 per cent to 26 per cent), Amazon (21 per cent to 26 per cent), and streaming services (14 per cent to 20 per cent). However, the movement faces some challenges. A majority of Canadians (61 per cent) believe that buying Canadian-made goods would be more expensive, a sentiment that has seen a marginal increase from 60 per cent in February 2025. Despite these hurdles, the resilience and determination of the Buy Canadian movement are evident, as Canadians continue to actively choose Canadian products over American alternatives.",
  "summary": "In February 2025, Trump first announced tariffs against Canada. Abacus conducted a poll of Canadians asking if they intend to boycott American products.",
  "key_points": [
    "Buy Canadian movement remains as strong as ever, 78% of Canadians plan to avoid American products",
    "Intent turns into action: 61% of Canadians now purchase more Canadian goods vs 53% in February 2025",
    "Challenges persist: 61% believe Canadian-made goods would be more expensive"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "‘Buy Canadian’ movement just as strong 19 months since trade war began: poll",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/buy-canadian-movement-just-as-strong-19-months-since-trade-war-began-11467850",
        "published": "2026-10-02T15:06:37.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}