US product boycotts spread

[Allan]

Supermarkets adding signage to make 'buy local' easier, Tesla orders canceled.

The boycott of US goods is taking hold in Canada and Europe.

Ivan Hansen, a retired Danish police officer, loaded up his basket at the supermarket, carefully checking each product to avoid buying anything made in the United States. No more Coca-Cola, no more California Zinfandel wine or almonds.


The 67-year-old said it’s the only way he knows to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies. He’s furious about Trump’s threat to seize the Danish territory of Greenland, but it’s not just that. There are also the threats to take control of the Panama Canal and Gaza. And Trump’s relationship with Elon Musk, who has far-right ties and made what many interpreted as a straight-armed Nazi salute.

A CEO says his solar-panel company bought a new Tesla every year since 2021, but canceled his order for 15 new cars because the United States is a 'country closing in on itself' | Fortune

There's a growing movement across Europe and Canada to boycott U.S. products in response to moves from Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

fortune.com

 

[Helix]

It sucks. Many of us aren't far right wing assholes.

 

[Lovebug]

I've never had the urge to apologize to foreign countries until now.

 

[Slavister]

This quote stuck out to me:

"On his recent shopping trip, Hansen returned home with dates from Iran. It shocked him to realize that he now perceives the United States as a greater threat than Iran."

Yep... very true for Canada and many other countries!

 

[Visbek]

Supermarkets adding signage to make 'buy local' easier, Tesla orders canceled.

The boycott of US goods is taking hold in Canada and Europe.

Ehhh... This really needs to go beyond splashy anecdotes in order to be real, as political boycotts rarely make much of a dent. Tesla's major international sales drops are the exception rather than the rule.

Besides, AFAIK a lot of the trade is B2B. I expect Canadian companies will be much less likely to avoid US-made parts than consumers.

 

[Allan]

Ehhh... This really needs to go beyond splashy anecdotes in order to be real, as political boycotts rarely make much of a dent.

Not a single American alcohol product has been sold in Canada since this trade war started.

That's a dent.

 

[PeteEU]

This quote stuck out to me:

"On his recent shopping trip, Hansen returned home with dates from Iran. It shocked him to realize that he now perceives the United States as a greater threat than Iran."

Yep... very true for Canada and many other countries!

The US under Trump is a greater threat than Putin. Why? Putin had not threatened to invade a NATO country. Iran is not a real threat.

My threat list is

1) US - direct threat to Denmark and Europe
2) Israel - indirect threat because of its genocide, extremist racist government and ideology, and links to American evangelism.
3) Russia - obvious
4) North Korea - Nutjob leader.
5) Iran - failing regime so could do last gasp war, even though the Persian people usually don't do that.. historically.

 

[Integrityrespec]

Supermarkets adding signage to make 'buy local' easier, Tesla orders canceled.

The boycott of US goods is taking hold in Canada and Europe.

A CEO says his solar-panel company bought a new Tesla every year since 2021, but canceled his order for 15 new cars because the United States is a 'country closing in on itself' | Fortune

There's a growing movement across Europe and Canada to boycott U.S. products in response to moves from Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

fortune.com

Good for him. I hope Americans do the same with anything that comes into the U.S. from Canada. Do you folks not realize the very high tariffs on many goods you charge the U.S.?

 

[Fletch]

This quote stuck out to me:

"On his recent shopping trip, Hansen returned home with dates from Iran. It shocked him to realize that he now perceives the United States as a greater threat than Iran."

Yep... very true for Canada and many other countries!

All that shows is just how stupid this Hansen guy is.

 

[Integrityrespec]

The US under Trump is a greater threat than Putin. Why? Putin had not threatened to invade a NATO country. Iran is not a real threat.

My threat list is

1) US - direct threat to Denmark and Europe
2) Israel - indirect threat because of its genocide, extremist racist government and ideology, and links to American evangelism.
3) Russia - obvious
4) North Korea - Nutjob leader.
5) Iran - failing regime so could do last gasp war, even though the Persian people usually don't do that.. historically.

You, direct threat because you have no common sense and a complete inability to access threats.

 

[PeteEU]

You, direct threat because you have no common sense and a complete inability to access threats.

So when your orange Turd in chief says he will get Greenland one way or another...that is not a threat of galactic proportions? Have not heard Putin say that about Denmark or any NATO country...prove me wrong.

 

[Fletch]

Not a single American alcohol product has been sold in Canada since this trade war started.

How do you know this? Plus, hasnt the booze on the shelves already been paid for by the retailer? If so, you are punishing your local retailer not Trump.

That's a dent.

And people bailing water on the sinking Titanic made a dent there too.

 

[Slavister]

All that shows is just how stupid this Hansen guy is.

When was the last time Iran threatened to annex Canada or Greenland? When was the last time Iran imposed tariffs on them?

 

[Fletch]

When was the last time Iran threatened to annex Canada or Greenland? When was the last time Iran imposed tariffs on them?

We arent going to annex either place. But you go right ahead and trust in the Iranians.

 

[noonereal]

I've never had the urge to apologize to foreign countries until now.

I did, during Bush jr.

Obie apologized to the World after him.

The world forgave us.

They will not this time


You are a fool to be a proud American today.

 

[Desert Storm]

It sucks. Many of us aren't far right wing assholes.

And many moderates (like me) arent far right wing assholes either

 

[Slavister]

We arent going to annex either place. But you go right ahead and trust in the Iranians.

You seem to have difficulty reading.

Again, when was the last time Iran threatened to annex Canada or Greenland? When was the last time Iran imposed tariffs on them?

 

[noonereal]

We arent going to annex either place. But you go right ahead and trust in the Iranians.

So Trump is a liar?

 

[Fletch]

You seem to have difficulty reading.

Again, when was the last time Iran threatened to annex Canada or Greenland? When was the last time Iran imposed tariffs on them?

The threat level is zero. Enjoy life under the Iranian Mullahs.

 

[Fletch]

So Trump is a liar?

You really have to ask that question? I wouldnt call it lying though, its trolling.

 

[noonereal]

You really have to ask that question? I wouldnt call it lying though, its trolling.

How can YOU distinguish between his trolling, his lying and what he intends to do?

No one else can.

 

[Lovebug]

You really have to ask that question? I wouldnt call it lying though, its trolling.

Not his job but be proud of his accomplishments.

 

[Visbek]

Not a single American alcohol product has been sold in Canada since this trade war started.

That's a dent.

It's barely a paint chip.

From what I'm seeing, Canadians spend around $10 billion a year on booze, and $1 billion / 10% of that is US imports. So, if you're in the North, that seems like a lot.

However, the US alcohol market was around $260 billion in 2022. Exports to Canada are a *cough* drop in the bucket. US liquor manufacturers are definitely noticing, but it isn't enough for them to publicly pressure Trump.

Liquor is also relatively easy to replace, though I'm not sure that Canadian Club can really hold a candle to Knob Creek. Not all commodities or inputs are so easy to replace.

So, let's see what happens over the next few quarters.

 

[Desert Storm]

We arent going to annex either place

You're damn right you're not

 

[Fletch]

How can YOU distinguish between his trolling, his lying and what he intends to do?

No one else can.

Easy. If you are ever confused, just ask me.