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Canadians boycott US goods amid trade tensions, reshaping grocery aisles

Canadians are increasingly prioritizing locally sourced goods and boycotting American products due to a deepening trade dispute and negative sentiment towards the United States. This shift is forcing Canadian grocers to enhance country-of-origin labeling and seek alternative suppliers. The "Buy Canadian" movement, which gained traction after former US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, has intensified recently. AI

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Canadians boycott US goods amid trade tensions, reshaping grocery aisles

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Shun US goods, buy local: Canadians ‘mad with America’ reshape grocery shelves

    A growing consumer push to buy Canadian and boycott US products is ⁠reshaping supermarket shelves in Canada, forcing grocers to improve country-of-origin labelling and secure new sources of supply. In Ontario, the president of independent grocer Vince’s Market, Giancarlo Trimarch…