London grassroots movement looks to go national with call to boycott U.S. products [Video]

A London man’s campaign is looking to make a big patriotic splash, tapping into the growing discontent of Canadians toward U.S. President Donald Trump.

It’s call to action is simple: “Boycott USA, Buy Canadian.”

“The only way that we’re going to get the attention of the average American is if you strike them in that pocket book,” said Randy Young, who launched the effort earlier this month with a few friends.

It’s all in response to threats of tariffs and annexation Trump has levelled at America’s longtime ally, rattling financial markets and prompting Canada to impose its own levies, including on electricity.

Young set up a website and Facebook page to sell yard signs and other items printed with the message, hoping to raise funds to bring the call to more eyeballs. Any profits will be put toward national advertising space, he said.

“We’re going to keep it going for two years time, we figure until the next election …