US Companies Could Take a Hit From ‘Buy Canadian’ Boycott [Video]

Anger over President Donald Trump‘s tariffs and threats to turn Canada into America’s 51st state has prompted some Canadians to boycott U.S. products and avoid traveling to the country.

Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment.

Why It Matters

According to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the United States exported $349.4 billion of goods to Canada in 2024, making Canada its largest export market.

Should the boycott of American products in the country gain significant momentum, it could harm U.S. producers economically and potentially prompt a reconsideration of the new administration’s aggressive approach toward its main trading partners.

While some experts told Newsweek that the economic impact is unclear or likely to be short-lived, others pointed to evidence of more widespread changes in consumer behavior and said that the boycott reflects a deeper shift in Canadians’ attitudes toward their southern neighbors since Trump’s inauguration last month.