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Stop buying American goods after Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico

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Rainingalldayonmyhead · 02/02/2025 09:23

Stop buying American goods after Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

He says it’s because of phen and illegal immigration - less than 1% come from Canada.

This will have significant implications for the Canadian economy, the American economy and by domino the world. Not to mention the fact it could start a significant trade war.

The US doesn’t subsidise Canada - they buy Canadian goods. Approx 40% of their crude oil comes from Canada for example.

There is also an agreed trade deal between the US/Canada and Mexico that Trump agreed to and signed in his first years in office.

YABU - it doesn’t matter to me
YANBU - let’s stand up to a bully and support our allies

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Pat888 · 05/03/2025 06:46

He says the Mexico and Canadian tariffs are to stop flow of fentanyl. But suspect it is also brought in otherways too.

Pat888 · 05/03/2025 06:24

Fangisnotacoward · 04/03/2025 16:24

A poster on Reddit Scotland has made this. Website. Work in progress, but it's a great start.

www.bankrupttrump.org/

I asked for an alternative to Netflix and they suggested Iplayer Itvx , Disney, Amazon Prime, etc so not much use.

We need to cut back on the use of X, Streaming services, amazon, and facebook. But I doubt people will do that.

Spotify is owned by a Swedish company and vinted owned by a ?Lithuanian.

06230villefrancesurmer · 05/03/2025 01:33

Arrr, bless. It's interesting how the original op post has gotten so diverse, which maybe is not a bad thing until it becomes judgmental. . I do understand more than most who comment on here and it's not an easy question/answer. Don't think ya know/understand. It's a very hard thing to do. As an ex....

MuckFusk · 05/03/2025 01:16

Floppyzebra · 02/02/2025 09:55

He has to have a hard line to stop illegal immigration so I'm fine with it.

What on earth are you talking about? The tariffs have nothing to do with illegal immigration. He said himself it's economic coercion to help him to annex Canada. You're fine with violating the sovereignty of other nations?

juggleit · 05/03/2025 00:39

D3cision5 · 02/02/2025 10:13

We as a country don’t buy a lot from the US but I will be looking into what I can do to reduce US consumption.

When prices of food, energy, goods, cars etc undoubtably sky rocket for US citizens it will all change although watch this space for the blame elsewhere when he will have to back track.

Well a good start would be slowly closing down the American candy stores in Oxford street to put an end to the desire for over priced sweets!!! Legalised crack for kids fgs!!

Fangisnotacoward · 04/03/2025 16:24

A poster on Reddit Scotland has made this. Website. Work in progress, but it's a great start.

www.bankrupttrump.org/

Alaimo · 04/03/2025 16:21

BraverSoul · 03/03/2025 00:44

My auntie in Canada buys Canadian grown veggies instead of American ones. It is very easy to do and does make a difference. There are lots of every day US products in Canadian stores, which the Canadians are boycotting.

It's not always easy though. I was in the supermarket yesterday, the origin of the apples on sale was 'Washington State/British Columbia'. Really unhelpful.

Parker231 · 04/03/2025 16:12

Statement from Canadian PM - I’d have done further in tariffs

Stop buying American goods after Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Parker231 · 04/03/2025 15:59

Four greatest drops in the Stock Market in 50 years. Well done Trump!

Stop buying American goods after Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico
DdraigGoch · 04/03/2025 15:26

Parker231 · 04/03/2025 13:04

Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China will deliver a $148.6bn (£116.6bn) blow to the American economy over the next year, according to economists.

But they'll give a load of billionaires the chance to buy up a load of assets at rock-bottom prices so all is good, right? That's what really matters, enriching Elon.

Turkeyneck101 · 04/03/2025 13:36

Parker231 · 04/03/2025 13:04

Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China will deliver a $148.6bn (£116.6bn) blow to the American economy over the next year, according to economists.

Well if they stop giving billions of dollars to Musk then they can offset that. Probably end up saving themselves a shit load of money.

Parker231 · 04/03/2025 13:04

Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China will deliver a $148.6bn (£116.6bn) blow to the American economy over the next year, according to economists.

BraverSoul · 03/03/2025 00:48

If it is OWNED by an American company, then the tariffs are set by America, where goods are actually made does not effect the tariffs.

BraverSoul · 03/03/2025 00:44

My auntie in Canada buys Canadian grown veggies instead of American ones. It is very easy to do and does make a difference. There are lots of every day US products in Canadian stores, which the Canadians are boycotting.

ForestAtTheSea · 27/02/2025 00:16

@Parker231 thanks!

For anyone looking to replace goods, I found two new community sites today where alternatives are listed.

This is a project by a reddit community:
https://www.buy-european-made.eu/

https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyFromEU/

This blog focuses on IT and apps:
https://european-alternatives.eu/categories

Parker231 · 26/02/2025 22:09

ForestAtTheSea · 26/02/2025 21:33

@Parker231
As you wrote about visiting Ice Hockey games; what do you make of Gretzky buddying up to Trump?

Hockey legend but many Canadians are questioning his patriotism. He lives in the US and certainly seems a big fan of Trump’s.

ForestAtTheSea · 26/02/2025 21:33

@Parker231
As you wrote about visiting Ice Hockey games; what do you make of Gretzky buddying up to Trump?

ForestAtTheSea · 26/02/2025 21:23

Parker231 · 26/02/2025 09:07

Latest comment from Musk - same as Putin said before invading Ukraine

I read recently that Canadian's are petitioning to remove Musk's Canadian citizenship, which he received because his mother is Canadian. I guess he won't miss that passport then.

Purplebunnie · 26/02/2025 10:59

Bit late to this and I'm trying to read all the thread.

I'm trying not to buy US made goods. I've unsubscribed from Twatter and am checking where everything is grown that I buy. Use a farm shop where the majority of the produce is locally grown, lucky in where I live, the odd cheese may come from Europe and happy to support that

My phone is Japanese and so is the TV, car is 10 years old so can't do much about that, if I have to buy a new one I will be looking very hard at not buying from US, China, North Korea.

Not supposed to eat chocolate but Lindt is one of my favourites and sadly I may have to buy Belgian chocolate as well, such a shame 😂

CharlotteCChapel · 26/02/2025 10:52

Phineyj · 02/02/2025 10:32

This thread is a bit hilarious (if not the tariff situation).

Here we are typing on phones made with American military technology. Produced in China yes but with all the intellectual property and profits flowing back to the US. Watching US TV. Working on US owned cloud software. Searching for things with Google's algorithm.

Of course we import things from the US. They're just invisible mostly.

The fossil fuels point is very valid of course and absolutely we could buy more Canadian stuff if we wanted.

Get those Goldfish and Chips Ahoy over here pronto, Canadian friends!

My phone is south Korean.

Turkeyneck101 · 26/02/2025 10:35

Oh and they're now talking about eugenics...Germany 1939 vibe anyone ? Throw in a few 'salutes' and what have you got.

Parker231 · 26/02/2025 09:07

Latest comment from Musk - same as Putin said before invading Ukraine

Stop buying American goods after Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Grammarnut · 25/02/2025 18:35

CovenOfCheeses · 25/02/2025 12:14

Trump the rapist and serial sexual abuser does not care about women’s rights. He just cares about abusing people who are weak. He is a bully and we need to stand up to him.

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Well the trans identified are not among the weak, they wield vast power which is used against anyone - and mostly women - who speaks against them.

OneLemonDog · 25/02/2025 17:53

Parker231 · 25/02/2025 17:43

Today Trump said that the US will have to put tariffs on Canada because the 2019 NAFTA agreement was “signed by an idiot”

And who was that idiot - Trump!

Indeed, such a fucking moron (by his own admission, seemingly).

Parker231 · 25/02/2025 17:43

Today Trump said that the US will have to put tariffs on Canada because the 2019 NAFTA agreement was “signed by an idiot”

And who was that idiot - Trump!