Why Canadians Are Better Than Americans at Protesting Trump Right Now
Briefly

The article discusses the surge in Canadian unity against the U.S. amid escalating trade tensions initiated by President Trump. With Trump imposing tariffs on Canadian goods and suggesting controversial proposals like Canadian annexation, the 'Buy Canadian' movement has gained traction. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau encourages this initiative, urging citizens to prioritize local products, thus fostering economic resistance. Polls indicate that a significant majority of Canadians are more inclined to seek out domestically produced items, displaying a response aimed at countering U.S. economic strategies.
"Now is the time to choose Canada," Trudeau said in February. "It might mean opting for Canadian rye over Kentucky bourbon, or forgoing Florida orange juice altogether."
In a bewildering reversal of a close allyship that's lasted for more than a century, Trump recently started a hot-and-cold trade war that has so far produced 25 percent tariffs on many of Canada's goods.
Many Canadians have responded in kind, sending a clear message to the Trump administration by hitting America where it hurts: the economy.
The 'Buy Canadian' movement is gaining ground; Canada is America's top export market, and 63 percent of Canadians are actively looking for Canadian-made products when they shop.
Read at The Atlantic
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