Canadians have started to boycott U.S. goods in the wake of President Trump Donald TrumpTrump lashes out after grand jury seated for New York criminal probe Schumer tees up vote on Jan. 6 commission bill Senators struggle to save Jan. 6 commission MORE's war of words with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the recent steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, the European Union, and Mexico. CTV News reported on Thursday that Canadian shoppers were boycotting Florida oranges, Kentucky bourbon and California wine over the diplomatic rift. Canadians have also employed hashtags such as #BoycottUSProducts, #BuyCanadian and #BoycottUSA. I will be spending my dollars on Canadian products and in stores that do not support the Trump family. Angry Canadians support #BuyCanadian after attacks on Trudeau https://t.co/e9qrpICIEE #buyCanadian #boycottUSproducts — erin abbatangelo (@e3abba) June 13, 2018 Trump lashed out at Trudeau last weekend after the Canadian leader said all members of the Group of Seven (G-7) industrialized nations reached an agreement at the end of their summit. The president said he would not sign the G-7 agreement and called Trudeau "weak" and "dishonest." Canada's Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Thursday she was not ruling out potential tariffs against the Trump Organization in response to Trump's recently announced tariffs.<doc-sep>Natalie McLellan no longer stocks Heinz ketchup, Florida oranges or any other foods that come from the U.S. at her home in LaSalle, Ontario. The 42-year-old autism consultant is one of a growing number of Canadians who are boycotting U.S. products, a decision motivated by President Donald Trump's anti-Canadian sentiments and tough trade stance. "I really don't feel comfortable supporting our neighbors," McLellan said. "It seems Trump and the politicians and the people of your country who stand behind him don't want to have a global community." The U.S. has imposed tariffs on Canadian lumber, steel and aluminum. As Trump left the Group of 7 meeting of industrial nations in Quebec last week, he criticized Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a tweet, calling him "very dishonest & weak" for pushing back against the tariffs. Trump withdrew the United States from a joint document that summarized what was agreed to at the G-7 summit. Now, hashtags such as #BoycottUSA, #BuyCanadian and #VacationCanada – and their French equivalents in the bilingual nation – are bubbling among patriotic Canadians. Some in the nation known as much for its politeness as its love of hockey are avoiding everything American, whether it is fresh and packaged food, U.S.-based retailers and chain restaurants, appliances, cars and travel destinations. More:Where are consumers in the U.S. - China trade dispute? Right in the crosshairs More:McDonald's to test plastic-straw alternatives in U.S. later this year More:Pete the Planner: A critical look at health savings accounts, a financial product I like For household staples, McLellan opts for either similar Canadian-made products or does without. She has turned to the internet to help her find non-American products. She's canceling plans for trips to see Detroit's professional sports teams, such as MLB's Tigers, the NFL's Lions and the NHL's Red Wings. Canada is the U.S.'s second-largest trading partner behind China. U.S. goods and services trade with Canada totaled an estimated $673.9 billion in 2017 – $341.2 billion in exports and $332.8 billion in imports – according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. The U.S. is Canada's biggest trading partner, so a boycott risks veering into "this will hurt me more than it'll hurt you" territory. Yet some Canadians are determined to see it through. For Toronto property developer Vivienne Grace Ziner, the commitment to avoid American building materials and plumbing fixtures for her real-estate projects means spending as much as 50 percent more. Her purchases include Canadian-produced goods targeted by the U.S., such as steel or lumber. "Trump changed the rules. He started slapping on tariffs. It’s illogical, and its detrimental to all of us," Ziner said. "The more intransigent he would get, the more intransigent I would get." The results of mass boycotts are mixed, but they certainly can draw attention to an issue. The bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, pointed to the civil rights struggle in the mid-1950s. The United Farm Workers union made an impact with its grapes boycott in the late 1960s. The anti-apartheid boycott of South Africa lasted for years, and a boycott was organized around last year's transgender bathroom-bill boycott in North Carolina. Others fail to make a real difference. "They tend to be short-lived, passion-of-the-moment affairs. They certainly do perform an important expressive role," said George Loewenstein, a Carnegie Mellon University behavioral economist. Tony Woodcock of Salmon Arm, British Columbia, hopes he can make a dent on behalf of Canada. He has been looking for a new car and a new computer. But instead of purchasing the Jeep and the Microsoft Surface laptop he has been eyeing, the 70-year-old insurance broker is considering a Toyota or Nissan SUV – "but not one manufactured in the USA" – and a Lenovo computer from China. "I will put off my purchases until the Trump administration deletes the tariffs on Canadian goods," he said in an email. He also is avoiding Walmart, Costco, Home Depot and Starbucks and is thinking about replacing the Hawaiian vacation he has planned at year's end with a trip to Cuba. Robyn Berry, 56, of Courtenay, British Columbia, is shopping for a washer and dryer, but brands such as GE and Whirlpool now are off the table. Recently, when she couldn't find nationally sourced blueberries, she opted for blackberries grown in Mexico. Berry buys strawberries produced in the province for $6.99 – instead of containers twice as big from California that retail for $3.99. "I'm not very happy with what’s going on," the retired bingo caller said. "The only way I can speak is with my dollars." There's even talk of more countries joining Canada in a more generalized boycott. "Trump is playing a dangerous game. He’s getting the world angry at the U.S.," Loewenstein said. "Canada might not be able to unilaterally act against the U.S., but if a lot of countries unite against the U.S., they could do some real economic damage." Follow USA TODAY reporter Zlati Meyer on Twitter: @ZlatiMeyer<doc-sep>Canadians are boycotting American-made products, stores and cancelling trips to the States in protest of President Trump's trade war and bad blood with their prime minister. In defense of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, shoppers are skipping out on Walmart, Starbucks and Florida oranges and instead turning to homegrown Canadian products. The protest comes after Trump said he would punish 'the people of Canada' following Trudeau's criticism of the US president's tariffs at a post-G7 news conference. His comments then sparked a Twitter tirade where Trump called Trudeau 'very dishonest and weak'. In defense of their prime minister Justin Trudeau, Canadian shoppers are skipping out on Walmart and Starbucks and buying homegrown goods Scott Paler, from Winnipeg, said he has contributed thousands of dollars to the US economy, but that ends now with President Trump Maureen Spillane, from Toronto, changed her vacation plans when she learned of US tensions A Montreal woman Tweeted recommendations for shopping Canadian instead of American Hashtags are trending on Twitter including #BuyCanadian and #BoycottUSA Canadians took to Twitter to express their disdain for the US president and described their plans for boycotting their neighboring country. Popular hashtags have taken over Twitter, including #BuyCanadian, #BoycottUSProducts and #BoycottUSA. Canadians are sharing tips via social media for how to shop for homegrown products. One Montreal woman suggested shopping at Tim Horton's instead of Starbucks and going to Rossy instead of Walmart. Another Winnipeg resident said: 'I have traditionally contributed thousands to the US economy each year. Not until this guy is history. #Boycott USA.' Meanwhile, Canadians are buying more expensive products, like strawberries, in order to avoid profiting the US. Some are even cancelling vacations to the US and instead, flying or driving through different regions in Canada. One Toronto resident, Maureen Spillane, said: 'I was planning a road trip that would take me through Maine on my way to NS. Now I can't fathom spending any of my hard earned cash in your country. I don't blame the citizens but I gather you can understand the position the rest of the world is in. #BoycottUSA' Trudeau himself acknowledged the support of the public while at Parliament this week. 'There's a bit of a patriotic boost going on these past few days,' he said. Instead of Walmart, Starbucks and Florida oranges, shoppers are buying locally-sourced items Scott Chamberlain, from Ottawa, tweeted that he's going #TrumpFree Another Toronto woman is spending extra money for either Canadian or Mexican-grown products Speaking at a press conference in Singapore on Tuesday, Trump said he decided to back out of the G7 communique after watching Trudeau's closing summit news conference. It was there the prime minister warned that Canada would 'not be pushed around' on tariffs - a point Trudeau had made several times before. 'He'll learn that's going to cost a lot of money for the people of Canada. He'll learn, he can't do that,' Trump said. The president has imposed tariffs of 25 and 10 per cent on aluminum and steel from Canada and other countries. The president also said the Canadian leader must not have realized that Trump had televisions on Air Force One, allowing him to monitor Trudeau's news conference. 'I think that Justin probably didn't know that Air Force One has about 20 televisions,' he said. Trump recalled watching Trudeau's press conference in an interview with ABC News. 'He talked about how they won't be bullied. And I said "What's this all about? He didn't do that to my face, what's this all about?" But here's what the story is: We have been taken advantage of as a country for decades by friends and enemies both,' Trump said. 'Our trade is a disaster, our trade deals.' Following the president's comments, White House aide Peter Navarro said there is a 'special place in hell' for leaders like Trudeau who engage in 'bad faith diplomacy' with President Trump.<doc-sep>(In this June 12 story, corrects title of Gabe Batstone to board director, not co-chair, in 14th paragraph. Correction is from source) Slideshow ( 2 images ) OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadians outraged by U.S. President Donald Trump’s attack on their prime minister have called for a consumer boycott targeting the United States, but indignation may be hard to sustain in a nation enamored by U.S. popular culture and larded with American goods. A push for some sort of reprisal in response to Trump’s personal attack on Justin Trudeau has gained force since Canada’s Parliament on Monday condemned weekend broadsides from its ally amid an escalating trade dispute. While Trudeau himself has kept a low profile since the U.S. attacks, Canadians incensed on his behalf have zeroed in on a pocketbook response. How better to signal the national wrath than by cutting trade and travel with the United States? All kinds of targets have been suggested in opinion columns and postings on social media, from companies that sell goods associated with Trump or his family to a broader ban on U.S. vacations. The suggestions come not only in response to the attacks on Trudeau by Trump and his aides, but to the threat of a trade war that could hurt Canada’s economy and sideswipe jobs. “So, if this president insists on punching you in the nose and eating your lunch, why would you continue to pretend he’s still a great neighbor and go over to his place to spend your time and money?” implored an opinion piece in the Toronto Star. “Empty hotel rooms and campsites send a message.” Trump called Trudeau “very dishonest and weak” and withdrew support for a Group of Seven communique reached at the summit Trudeau hosted in Quebec on Saturday, and White House trade and economic advisers added insults on Sunday. But while Canadians will fight to a polite death for the right to consume homegrown beef, beer and maple syrup over what they view as inferior American alternatives, any move to mount a broad boycott could be tough going in a country that reveres U.S. popular culture and consumer goods over all others. “To suggest Canadians are going to stop drinking Coke and Pepsi is a bit of a stretch, given we are so enmeshed in U.S. consumer culture. A bottom line impact is not likely to occur,” said pollster Nik Nanos. “That said, this is going to be a massive headache for U.S. companies doing business in Canada, both from a public relations and consumer relations perspective.” Canada is the most important market for U.S. goods, importing a total of US$98.9 billion in the first four months of 2018, according the official U.S. data. Canada accepted 18.3 percent of U.S. exports, ahead of Mexico and China, and is the top export market for 35 states. That means Canadian stores shelves look a lot like U.S. shelves, and Canadians drink Starbucks while wearing Nikes, talking on their iPhones and munching Doritos. U.S. food and entertainment franchises overwhelm domestic offerings, and movie and music hits differ only slightly from across the border. Underscoring ties that bind the North American neighbors, the United States is the top destination for Canadian vacationers - including hundreds of thousands of retirees who winter in the sun belt. Canadians made 42 million trips to the United States in 2017. Canada’s population is 36 million. While a consumer boycott is a natural first response, it is the wrong decision, said Gabe Batstone, board director of the Canadian American Business Council. “Historically global peace and prosperity have flourished when trade has flourished, so fighting U.S. industrial protectionism with Canadian consumer protectionism makes good copy and little sense,” Batstone said in an email. “Cutting off your nose to spite your face is rarely a great strategy.”<doc-sep>
After President Donald Trump derailed the U.S. relationship with longtime ally Canada, launching a trade war and exchanging barbs with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canadians decided to boycott Trump in solidarity with their leader. Trump blamed Trudeau for his decision not to sign a joint communiqué with other members of the G-7 during the close of their meeting last week. Canada's leader had announced his intention to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports because Trump establshed tariffs of 25 and 10 percent on aluminum and steel from Canada and other countries. The announcement angered Trump and led to the breakdown of his participation in the G-7 summit in Quebec. Trump called Trudeau "dishonest and weak," and White House aide Peter Navarro said there was a "special place in hell" for leaders like Trudeau who engage in "bad faith diplomacy" with Trump. PM Justin Trudeau of Canada acted so meek and mild during our @G7 meetings only to give a news conference after I left saying that, “US Tariffs were kind of insulting” and he “will not be pushed around.” Very dishonest & weak. Our Tariffs are in response to his of 270% on dairy! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 9, 2018 Now, Canadians have responded by boycotting U.S. products and canceling their planned trips to the U.S. Kentucky Bourbon, California wine, and Florida oranges are all among the products some Canadians now say they won't purchase. Meanwhile, Canadian Twitter has been flooded with hashtags urging shoppers to #BuyCanadian, #BoycottUSProducts and #BoycottUSA. One man even tweeted a photo of his "Trump free" grocery cart filled with Canadian products. U.S. companies like Walmart and McDonalds are also included in the list of companies to be shunned. First trump-free grocery cart. Focusing on great Canadian products and those from countries with stronger leadership. #buycanadian #trumpfree pic.twitter.com/XHgGJNtzcJ — Scott Chamberlain (@scottawan) June 10, 2018 For confused shoppers, at least one Canadian website details whether a product was produced in the U.S. or not. Canada is Washington's second largest trading partner after China, accounting for an estimated $673.9 billion in trade and services last year. U.S. exports of goods and services to Canada supported an estimated 1.6 million jobs in 2015, according to the Department of Commerce. Trump's decision to enter into conflict with one of the U.S.'s most steadfast allies was viewed with concern and occasionally mockery by analysts and experts. "O Canada: You had it coming, eh. They inflicted Nickelback on us. We did nothing. They sent us Justin Bieber. We turned the other cheek. They were responsible for one abomination after the other: Poutine. Diphthong vowels. Hawaiian pizza. Instant mashed potatoes. Ted Cruz. Still, we did not retaliate—until now," Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank joked in a recent op-ed. "Given Canadians' well-known instability—their currency is called the 'loonie'—there can be only one solution: We are going to build a wall from Maine to Alaska—and Ottawa is going to pay." Some pundits, however, took a more somber tone, suggesting that Trump is in fact determined to upend all international trade norms. Canadian media, meanwhile, reported that U.S. and Canada's relationship is now at an all-time low, especially since Trump suggested that Canada constitutes a national security threat for the U.S. Other experts consulted by Toronto-based TV channel CTV indicated that Canadians "need to continue the conversation with American business partners, friends and family," while reminding U.S. voters that "their president has angered an ally." Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney began negotiations with then-President Ronald Reagan to create the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, which was signed in 1988 and went into effect the following year. At Canada's behest, this treaty was transformed into a trilateral agreement, and it was later renamed the North American Free Trade Agreement—which includes Mexico—in the early 1990s. NAFTA entered into force in 1994 after then-President Bill Clinton signed it into law in December 1993. Today, the deal seeks to protect intellectual property and establish labor and environmental standards. Furthermore, NAFTA has spurred "unprecedented integration between Canada and the United States' developed economies and Mexico, a developing country," according to a report by the Council on Foreign Relations. This article has been updated with new information.