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Some social media users are swearing off American-made goods in the midst of the tariffs on steel and aluminum, along with hints from U.S. officials of other tariffs in the works targeting the auto industry.
One Winnipeg woman said she cancelled her cruise to Alaska in favour of a trip to P.E.I.
I've been on board with by foregoing any and all travel to the US until Trump is out of power. Time to ramp it up and especial local and independent small business products
害羞草研究所� Erin (@Bobarrin)
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Based on Trump's attacks, we've officially canceled our trip next month to the USA. We're out a couple hundred dollars, but I just can't fathom going and enjoying myself. For us, spending what's left of our vacation fund in Canada is the right thing to do.
害羞草研究所� Mike Morrison (@mikesbloggity)
More and more Canadians are joining in on boycotting American goods and services and instead bolstering homegrown items, then taking the issue online using the hashtag #BuyCanadian.
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First trump-free grocery cart. Focusing on great Canadian products and those from countries with stronger leadership.
害羞草研究所� Scott Chamberlain (@scottawan)
I bought local strawberries @ $6 last night instead of the California ones at half the price. I'm done playing.
害羞草研究所� Athena (@tinsbabe)
Local grocery store ketchup shelf. From Pitt Meadows, BC. Pop: 19,000. We got your back JT, we got your back...
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Following the G7 summit in Quebec, Trump called Trudeau 害羞草研究所渧ery dishonest [and] weak害羞草研究所� in a number of tweets, and accused him of releasing false statements.
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And while some send thanks, others are sending apologies.
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His recent jabs irked Robert De Niro, who told a crowd in Toronto that he wanted to say sorry for Trump害羞草研究所檚 害羞草研究所渋diotic害羞草研究所� behaviour.
Are you taking part in the #BuyCanadian campaign?
With a file from The Canadian Press.
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