Canadians say they will stop buying U.S. products as Trumps tariffs take effect [Video]

Canadians say they are ready to use their wallets to fight the trade war with the United States, which began today as President Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.

Haligonians interviewed today said they are focused on buying Canadian whenever possible, and many said they had already stopped purchasing American products, as Trump had been threatening tariffs for months.

In downtown Halifax, Darcy Comeau said there is nothing Canadians can do about tariffs other than change their buying habits, adding that people should find as many alternatives as possible to products from south of the border.

Christopher Hart, a Halifax resident who is a dual Canada-U.S. citizen, says he’s furious with Trump.

Hart says California wines have long been a favourite, but he won’t buy any wine made with American grapes from now on.

Halifax-based Narrative Research released a poll today indicating three-quarters of Canadians have …