Ottawa shoppers eager to buy Canadian groceries amid U.S. trade war [Video]

At Ottawa grocery stores, consumer anger toward U.S. President Donald Trump is sending shoppers in search of Canadian products.

After 25 per cent tariffs on nearly all Canadian goods went into effect Tuesday, some Ottawa residents are translating that anger into paying extra attention in the grocery aisles.

At the same time, some Ottawa grocery stores are already shifting their purchases away from U.S. stock.

Shopper Bonny Jordan said she’s now buying cabbage and carrots to make her own coleslaw instead of buying it pre-packaged.

“I will certainly avoid anything American if possible,” Jordan said, as she was leaving Costco.

Allan Bacon, who was leaving Food Basics, also said he will be more selective in what he buys. He added that he grew up in England during the Second World War and believes Canada …