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Canadians mass boycott US products

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In a non-defeated review of the national unity, Canadians gather in the boycott to respond to the escalation of trade tensions with America.

Trump’s recent introduction of 25 percent of the customs on most Canadian products caused a wave of economic patriotism not seen for decades.

Shops across the country answer Trump Customs.

Tim Hortons, a cult Canadian cafe chain, renamed its “American” drinks in “Canadiano” as a sign of national pride, index.hr.

The movement began Kicking Horse Coffee from British Columbia, which has occurred by Canadiano for 16 years, but after recent events called all cafes across Canada to join him.

Pizzerias from Vancouver to Halifax proudly advertise the use of exclusively Canadian ingredients in their pizzas.

Stores have started placing the marks of “Made in Canada” and “buy Canadian” to highlight domestic products, they state the media there.

Loblaw Chief Loblow per bank said the sale of Canadian products recorded two-digit rises, especially in food, dairy products and frozen food.

Loblaw has several brands of food products and pharmacies and is the largest retailer in the country.

Many Canadians actively avoid American products, ie 42 percent, according to surveys, says that they will do absolutely everything to avoid buying US products.

Some consumers report canadian media, also use applications to scan bar codes to recognize and avoid American products.

The Facebook Groups are also expanded to find local products that count hundreds of thousands of members.

The influence feels out of retail. Travel agencies report on the significant decline in reservations for destinations in the USA, while many Canadians choose domestic vacation destinations instead.

This shift could result in a loss of 2.1 billion dollars in consumption and reduction of 14,000 jobs in the American tourism sector, the analysts for the media there are.

Cases of whistling on the American anthem on hockey and basketball matches were recorded, although their number later decreased.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used this current spirit to call Canadians to “choose Canada” in his purchase decisions.

The government also announced counter-particles to American products, with a hint of further measures.

(Vijesti.ba)


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