"Don't Say 'Americano' Anymore" After the Uproar... Now a Surge in 'Patriotic Spending' Sweeps Canada

"We'll Stop Buying American Products, and Avoid U.S. Travel"
Canadian 'Patriotic Spending' on the Rise Amid Discontent with Trump

Boycott of U.S. Goods Spreads... Travel Down 25% in Two Years
Canadian Alternatives Shared Widely Online

As trade tensions escalate between the United States and Canada, a growing boycott of American products is spreading among Canadians. People are choosing Canadian-made goods over American ones and canceling trips to the United States, expressing their discontent with the U.S. administration led by Donald Trump through their spending and travel decisions.

Early last year, immediately after Trump's remark that "Canada would become the 51st state of the U.S.," a cafe menu in Ottawa, Canada, replaced "Americano" with "Canadiano." Getty Images

On September 13 (local time), The Washington Post (WP) reported that Canadians have initiated a voluntary boycott of American-made products in response to the Trump administration's hardline trade policies and threats of territorial annexation.

Early last year, right after Trump’s comment that "Canada will become the 51st state of the U.S.," a cafe menu in Ottawa, Canada showed the word 'Canadiano' instead of 'Americano.' SNS

According to Statistics Canada’s June report, travel by Canadians to the United States decreased by 25% compared to June 2024.

The Bank of Canada also noted in an analysis earlier this year that while the aversion to U.S. products is "not large, it is clearly evident."

The movement to support Canadian-made products is gaining momentum online as well. For example, the ‘Made in Canada’ Facebook group had fewer than 300,000 members in early 2025, but now has surpassed 1.4 million. Members are sharing Canadian alternatives for a wide range of products, including facial moisturizers, protein bars, pet food, underwear, and video games.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has endorsed this shift in consumer sentiment. Prime Minister Carney highly praised his citizens’ choices, stating, "Buying Canadian products and traveling within Canada are the most powerful actions people can take."

This has presented an opportunity for local producers. Farmer Tim Barry said, "Every time President Trump’s rhetoric intensifies, we receive a flood of inquiries and orders from stores and supermarkets."

Consumption favoring domestic products over U.S. products is increasing in Canada. Screenshot of Facebook 'Made in Canada'

The boycott is also expanding beyond just food. Some consumers are turning not only from U.S.-made products but also from services provided by American tech companies—such as Adobe, Google Workspace, and Zoom—and choosing alternatives offered by Canadian or European firms.

However, it is not always possible to avoid all products from the United States. Even Facebook, the ‘Made in Canada’ platform, is itself an American company. And for certain foods and consumer goods, there are times when it is difficult to find suitable alternatives, even after carefully checking the origin.

Nevertheless, The Washington Post noted that as the conflict between the United States and Canada continues, some Canadians are choosing to "vote with their wallets" through their spending and their travel decisions.

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