Canadians boycott American goods, prioritize domestic and Asian goods

Canadians boycott American goods, prioritizing domestic purchases to support the domestic economy , after the US imposed a comprehensive 25% tax on Canadian goods.

A sign calling for support for Canadian products is placed in front of the American whiskey area - Photo: Reuters

United Daily News (UDN) reported on March 6 that the US's comprehensive 25% tax policy on Canada from March 4 has led to Canada's countermeasures, sparking a trade war between the two countries.

Faced with escalating prices and a widespread boycott of American goods, Canadians prioritize buying domestic products, especially food and necessities with the easily recognizable red maple leaf symbol in supermarkets.

In addition, goods from Asia have also become a popular choice thanks to stable prices and diverse supply. This consumer trend reflects Canadians' efforts to reduce living costs and show support for domestic products amid economic uncertainty.

Many Canadians support "buying only Canadian" despite higher prices - Photo: CNA

In major supermarkets across Canada, domestically produced products are marked with the distinctive red maple leaf symbol, making it easy for people to identify and choose. From necessities and foods such as vegetables, meat and fish, to beverages and household goods, domestic goods have become a top priority in the shopping baskets of people in this country.

According to UDN , the US tax policy on Canadian goods has faced a strong wave of opposition from the people of this country. Many consumers affirmed that they only choose to buy Canadian products and boycott American goods.

"The Trump administration's tariff policy is absurd and only harms people's pockets," said Antonio, a Canadian consumer.

Canadian consumers also choose imported goods from Asia to control costs and ensure stable supply. As a result, supermarkets specializing in Asian goods such as Kuo Hua Supermarket are increasingly attracting a large number of customers thanks to reasonable prices and product diversity.

Many Canadians have also stopped shopping on Amazon and stopped using Uber in a wave of boycotts against American goods and services.

Although admitting that the cost of showing patriotism is not cheap, many still believe it is well worth it.

However, UDN quoted experts warning that this tariff war could push Canada into the most serious recession since the 1930s. The Bank of Canada predicted that if this tariff policy lasted for a year, foreign investment in Canada could fall by 12%, while exports would fall by 8.5%.

TD Securities economist Andrew Foran said that a prolonged 25% across-the-board tariff would have serious consequences, pushing both Canada and Mexico into recession and stalling US economic growth.

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