That’s it - after the kerfuffle over trade with the US, I’ve seen a few news stories about people/business boycotting products from the US.
Are you doing anything like this?
For my answer, I’m avoiding US produce, but I’ve mostly always done that. I think if I did see a product with a huge Made In The USA sticker on it, I might leave it in the store or choose a locally produced option.
That being said, I do try to patronize Canadian stores as much as possible, even before all this happened.
No. I’ll shop as I always have, that is, with my own interests in mind.
I’m not going out of my way to research where the product I’m buying originated. If I like the quality and the price, I’ll buy it. I’m sure all my clothing I’m wearing at the moment is from China or Bangladesh. So what?
Pretty much what Leaffan said, with the added caveat of avoiding American sourced dailry and meat where I can. The laws regarding hormones and antibiotics are less stringent than Canada’s, plus I try to shop locally for food when I have the option. Obviously, I’m not getting my oranges and coffee from Taber, Alberta…
I’m currently boycotting all US companies as a result of Trump’s bullshit. Mostly I’ve just removed all US companies from my adblocker’s whitelist and cancelled my netflix and amazon prime subscriptions. I’ve also used this an an excuse to delete my facebook account, though not before I poisoned my data first.
It’s actually been a great move for my budget. I honestly doubt it’s making a big difference in the grand scale of things, but it makes me feel better about the situation, and that’s good enough for me.
Canadians are just mad Trump made them look dumb by echoing their statement that Canada burned down the White House and then being forced to admit that was actually false.
I can’t wait for Trump to say the Avro Arrow would have revolutionized North American Air Defense and how Vimy Ridge was the most important battle in World War 1.
I’m not actively boycotting the USA, but I’m giving it measured thought. For example, I’ve got a business trip to Las Vegas in July and a family trip to NYC in August with non-refundable airfare. I am likely not going to book a planned trip to Florida over Christmas as a direct result of the trade war and Trump’s stupidity.
Yes, somewhat. My work sometimes takes me to various towns and cities in the U.S. for meetings with customers. I try not to buy anything in the U.S. beyond what I need to function during the trip. I guess, eventually, they’ll deny us entry or make the paperwork so complicated that we’ll do all these meetings via WebEx.
I’m not planning to go to the U.S. for pleasure in the next few years. Although we might eventually cross the border on some of our motorcycle rides.
I’m also trying to divest, but those Amazon shares are pretty much irresistible.
I suppose one other thing is that my family is planning a holiday either just before or just after Christmas. The short list is Scotland or Hawaii and Scotland is pulling into the lead, despite the fact that the weather in November - February is likely to be much better in Hawaii.
Did I get woodshed? Patronizing in the context of a store means shopping there, not talking down to. But perhaps you know that and this is secretly hilarious.
My husband has been nixing all travel connection through the US, for a couple of years or more. We pay a little more to avoid any US connections, it’s not very difficult to do, actually.
At the grocery I will choose local over US every time there’s a choice. I think, if there is a trade war then I’m going to stand with Canadian farmers, who will no doubt face challenges and can use the extra support.
Didn’t vote in pole as there was no, ‘yes and no, or, ‘a little bit’, as choices!
I put no boycott because I’m not going to change my spending habits. Traveling to or through the States however, we’re going to take a 2-6 year break from.
Although I’ve never had a DUI or a cannabis charge/conviction, I have friends who have been denied entry to Canada over these things. Because of this I haven’t visited Canadia since the 80s.
All that’s required, due to those convictions, is to fill out some paperwork in advance, and you’ll get passed without incident. Not that you’re interested, but lots of people in your circumstance manage this way. (And unless it’s trafficking related, after Oct, your cannibis conviction likely won’t matter so much anymore!)
He said he doesn’t have either conviction. He’s doing it out of solidarity with drunk drivers, I guess. The U.S. border agents refuse entry on those same grounds, afaik.
