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Canadian stores embrace local products amid Trump's tariffs

Canadian stores are increasingly opting out of American goods as a result of policies instituted by Donald Trump. The "buy Canadian" trend is gaining popularity and influencing trade between the two countries.

Canada is giving up American products
Canada is giving up American products
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What do you need to know?

  • Canadian stores opt out of American goods: In response to Donald Trump's policies, Canadian retail chains are increasingly choosing local products.
  • "Buy Canadian" trend: This movement is gaining popularity, causing concern among American companies exporting to Canada.
  • Impact on American companies: Companies like Parasol Co. and Brown-Forman are feeling the effects of shifting consumer sentiments in Canada.

Dire consequences of Trump's policies

Canadian stores, in response to Donald Trump's policies, are increasingly opting out of American goods. The "buy Canadian" trend is gaining popularity, causing concern among American companies. Jessica Hung, president of Parasol Co., reported that a distributor canceled plans to introduce their products to Canadian stores due to "growing anti-American sentiment."

These changes are also affecting other industries. Brown-Forman, the producer of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, described the removal of American bourbon from stores in Canada as worse than Canadian retaliatory tariffs. Similar issues are reported by companies exporting citrus from California, which are experiencing order cancellations from Canadian retail chains.

Canadian stores change suppliers

Changes on store shelves in Canada are a result of Donald Trump's policies, which imposed 25-percent tariffs on steel and aluminum and threatened additional tariffs on other products. Daniel Bukowski from GT's Living Foods noted that Canadian retailers, including Walmart, are ordering fewer products due to uncertainty related to the tariffs.
Canadians are increasingly choosing local products, affecting decisions by American companies about expanding northward. Mark Crames, CEO of Demeter Fragrances, stated that Canadians have turned away from American products, prompting the company to cancel expansion plans.

Decisive reaction in Canada

Changes in trade between the USA and Canada are significant, considering that in 2024, Canada imported goods from the USA worth close to 350 billion dollars. Mark Carney, head of the Canadian government, warned of tough times, stating that the former relationship with the United States is over.

The new trade situation is a result of Donald Trump's comments about annexing Canada to the USA and imposing tariffs on imported products. In response, Canadian consumers are increasingly avoiding "made in USA" products, impacting trade relations between the countries.

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