Some Canadians are planning to take matters into their own hands amid the looming 25% tariff from President Donald Trump.
The 47th president of the United States announced on Monday that those tariffs, which would charge 25% on ALL products going into the US from Canada, could be implemented on February 1.
In light of the incoming tax on imports, one Canadian on the subreddit “Loblaw Is Out of Control” suggested boycotting products made in the US.
For context, that subreddit is the group that launched the May-long boycott on Loblaw stores to protest soaring grocery prices.
“Folks over the last year we have successfully boycotted Loblaws owned establishment. Now we should boycott all products from USA in the light of 25% tariff imposed by you know who!!” reads their post.
The Redditor then calls on Canadians to stop buying US-made products and stop vacationing there.
“Support our local products, farmers and retailers. Look for vacation spots our great North offers, stay away from Florida snowbirds. Go to Mexico or Cuba if need to go to a warm place. Proud to be Canadian.🍁🍁🍁” reads the post.
Canadians flooded the comments in support of the boycott.
“I boycotted Walmart during the first Trump presidency. It will be harder this time since I’m also boycotting Loblaws but Canada needs to pull together,” reads one reply.
Others added tech giants to the boycott list.
“I agree! I also include wiping out Facebook Twitter, Amazon and anyone else who was present at the inauguration. Including TikTok,” reads another comment.
And, of course, several people shared alternatives to US products.
One Redditor suggested the app Buycott, which allows you to scan barcodes to see if the product or company violates the cause you care about.
Another Reddit thread listed specific American brands to boycott including Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Kraft, and General Mills.
The website madeinca.ca was recommended in the thread. According to its FAQ page, it was founded in 2018 after the organizers grew tired of the tariff battles with the US.
“To do something about it, we started to compile a list of products and services available in Canada so consumers could rest easy knowing their dollars were having the maximum impact on the Canadian economy,” reads the site.
It highlights Canadian-made products across all industries like automotive, clothing, electronics, furniture, and food.
madeinca.ca
Trump first threatened to slap a 25% tariff on products from Canada and Mexico in November.
Since what was first dismissed as a joke by Canadian politicians is set to become reality, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will push back.
“President Trump said that he wants to usher in a golden age for the United States that will require more steel and aluminum, more critical minerals, more reliable and affordable energy, more of everything to run the U.S. economy full steam ahead,” he said on Tuesday.
President Trump wants a golden age for the United States. That can be powered by Canadian resources — or by China, Venezuela, or Russia. pic.twitter.com/5ivbgsAu25
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 21, 2025
“Canada has all of those resources. The alternative for them would be more resources from Russia, China, or Venezuela. Canada is a safe, secure, and reliable partner in an uncertain world,” added Trudeau.