Avoiding US goods and services – from tech to whisky to air travel – has forced many to find a new way of living
This week the US imposed 50% tariffs on US$20bn (£15bn) of Canadian goods, and Mark Carney, the country’s prime minister, has vowed to match them “dollar for dollar” after the collapse of trade talks between the two countries last weekend. Donald Trump retaliated on Thursday by ordering the federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Such actions have added fuel to a widespread boycott of US products and services by Canadians that began early last year in response to the president’s trade war and threats to annex his northern neighbour.
More than 3,500 people from across Canada shared with the Guardian via an online callout how they have made changes to their lives in response to the US administration’s political and economic stance. Many expressed deep anger and sadness, but remained resolute that this was now a new way of living.
You make a valid point. My answer is agency, I suppose.
I liked the thread. You guys are mad at each other but I am interested in the topic so I wanted to hear more. I upvoted all of you, and I interjected a bit myself. Let’s try to make this a better place than Reddit! Amirite?
I am mad at the states and the people who live there with this mentality. I am not really mad at one more silly “you can leave it” american, but like the article in question we Canadians are just done with this shit. I don’t and will not sit here and have this bull in a china shop sort of thing play out, I will speak my piece (rationally and without name calling etc.) and not just let the american get away with saying silly wrong things. They have shit all over my nation since I can remember and now its all playing out, we don’t have to put up with it.
ngl i feel that
I actually noticed that in your comments with that other commentor. Commentator. Commentateur?
Anyways, well done. I am not always as gentle myself.