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‘The relationship is broken’: Canadians respond to Trump’s tariffs (www.theguardian.com)

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“Since Donald Trump began his tariff threats against Canada and his ‘jokes’ about making Canada the 51st US state, I have not bought a single product originating in the US,” said Lynne Allardice, 78, a retired business owner from New Brunswick, Canada.

“Not a single lettuce leaf or piece of fruit. I have become an avid reader of labels and have adopted an ‘anywhere but the US’ policy when shopping. I will not visit the States while Trump remains in office, and most of the people I know have adopted the same policy.”

Acquaintances, Allardice added, were selling US holiday properties they had owned for many years.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

People always say to end toxic relationships. And we are the toxic partner in this relationship. And it doesn't matter if you didn't vote for Trump. Unless you are actively doing something against it you are complicit. And when I see pictures and videos or go to one of the 50501 protests I feel proud, but also disappointed. Proud of the people that showed up, but disappointed that more didn't. And when I see congress holding up tiny signs and wearing pink, I'm proud that they are resisting, but so frustratingly disappointed that they didn't bring a megaphone and protest like a real American. None of this "high road" or "someone will save us" bullshit anymore.

Act like you are one of the people that is losing their rights. Because if you wait until it's your rights, there won't be anyone left to have your back.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Trump is just cringe worthy entertainment, he's not the problem. America is the problem. The land of personal freedoms and zero personal responsibility. It's always someone else's fault, whether it be the media or the corporations.

I'm tired of it, let them glass themselves.