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World · 31 August 2026

Canadians boycott US goods as trade war escalates

Canadians boycott US goods as trade war escalates

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Canadians initiated a broad refusal to purchase American goods and use American services in early last year, prompted by President Trump's trade war. Many Canadians are actively checking product origins, with an Angus Reid survey in July finding 40% of grocery shoppers doing so. The boycott has led some to change shopping habits, like buying Canadian beer or replacing US tech, despite higher costs.

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