Shortly after the United States implemented tariffs on Canada, a neighborhood pub in Toronto decided to eliminate all American items from its menu.
This decision necessitated that nachos, wings, and, notably, beer, be prepared exclusively with local Canadian ingredients or, when that was not feasible, with non-U.S. products sourced from Europe or Mexico.
Leah Russell, the manager of Madison Avenue pub in Toronto, regarded the boycott as an obvious choice. She stated that the decision is “pretty set in stone,” regardless of the uncertainty surrounding the tariffs themselves.
“I am glad that we’re getting rid of American products and supporting local businesses,” Ms. Russell expressed on Thursday. “I think it’s an important thing to do.”
This assertive response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats directed at Canada has been manifesting throughout the nation, even as it prepares for potential economic repercussions that may be difficult to mitigate in the event of a full-scale trade conflict.
Just ask actor, Jeff Douglas, who previously represented Molson Canadian Beer in the “I Am Canadian” advertisements recently created and shared a humorous yet profoundly patriotic video on YouTube addressing Trump’s comments regarding Canada as the “51st state.”
In the video, which has gained significant traction in Canada, Mr. Douglas emphatically states, “We are not the 51st anything.”
Some reactions have taken on a more symbolic nature, such as a café in Montreal that has rebranded the Americano on its menu to “Canadiano.” The owners describe this small change as a gesture of solidarity and support for their community and nation.
Even the CBC, the country’s public broadcaster, has encountered the full impact of this surge in patriotism after airing a program soliciting Canadians’ opinions on the notion of Canada becoming the “51st state,” a suggestion frequently made by Trump.
The broadcast incited considerable backlash, with viewers expressing accusations of “treason,” “sedition,” and “betrayal.”
Despite Trump’s recent decision to lift certain tariffs enacted this week and to suspend others until April 2, numerous Canadians assert that the harm has already been inflicted.
