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Spazito

(55,222 posts)
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 12:08 PM Sep 19

Canadians are taking a big step back from the U.S. -- and here's the data to prove it [View all]

Travel is cratering, exports are down and consumer habits have been upended

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Months after Trump launched his trade broadside and prompted a national backlash with his 51st state taunts, the Canadian travel boycott is still in full swing with many shunning cross-border travel, prompting airlines to cancel U.S. flights and curb capacity.

Canadian exports to the U.S. have dropped off while those to non-U.S. foreign countries have surged — a pattern that could accelerate further as the government races to cut new trade deals and help businesses capitalize on the ones that have already been signed.

The grassroots "Buy Canadian" campaign has fundamentally reshaped parts of the retail landscape with grocers scrapping some U.S. products entirely while adding dozens of domestic suppliers to fill the void.

There are even signs Canadian cultural consumption patterns have shifted in the wake of Trump's economic assault with viewership and sales up for homegrown content. Canadian-authored books in particular are getting a big lift.

Polls suggest support for some Canadian institutions is also on the rise as more people shun U.S.-style republicanism and back the monarchy, especially after King Charles's high-profile visit.

much more

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-big-step-back-from-us-data-1.7637651

This article is very comprehensive as to how determined Canadians are and how we are putting our money where our mouths are. Elbows up!

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