Furious Canadian fans have stuck the American national anthem at sports competitions north of the border in the weekend, hours after Donald Trump had imposed 25% rates on imports from their country.
A video originated from fans of the only Canadian franchise of the NBA – the Toronto Raptors – who expressed their anger, after similar scenes were seen during ice hockey matches in Ottawa, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta.
After initially cheering for the 15-year-old female singer, basketball fans fascinated by the American national anthem, almost her Arena version.
At the end, mixed anger and cheers could be heard before the crowd broke out in applause for the Canadian folk song 'Oh Canada'.
In the meantime, President Trump's rates in Canada have activated a 'sale local' response in Canada.
The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau quickly made retaliation rates of 25% against $ 155 billion in American goods, including vegetables, clothing, sports equipment, perfume and other – and many stores no longer sell American drinks.
The Liquor Control Board from Ontario (LCBO) soon pulled all American alcohol from the government -run drinks boards in response to the rates.
Ontario Prime Minister Doug Ford ordered the products to lie out of the shelves on Tuesday when the taxes go into place.
Various Canadian fans fascinated the American national anthem at Sports Games north of the border this weekend
In the meantime, President Trump's rates in Canada have caused a 'sale locally' reaction in Canada
Trump has made 25% rates on imported goods from Canada and Mexico, and 10% on Chinese goods
American alcohol products will also be removed from catalogs, so other retailers cannot order or supplement those items, Prime Minister Ford said in a statement on Sunday.
He said: 'Every year, LCBO sells almost $ 1 billion in American wine, beer, spirits and Seltzers. Not anymore.
“There has never been a better time to choose a great product made by Ontario or made in Canada.”
Tensions between the US and the neighbor escalate after President Trump also raises his threat to increase rates, also 25% on Mexico and 10% on Chinese goods.
The three affected countries are the three largest trading partners of the US.
Sport fans did not stop after the announcement of Trump, the hunting of the star-spangled banner while it played for visiting American teams, including during a National Hockey League match in the Canadian capital on Saturday.
Subsequently, basketball fans continued the trend in the Toronto Raptors – Los Angeles Clippers match on Sunday.
Fans were also pronounced when Agasha Mutesasira started her performance of the American national anthem in Vancouver, British Columbia when the NHL's Canucks organized the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday evening.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau quickly returned with retribution rates of 25% against $ 155 billion in American goods, including vegetables, clothing, sports equipment, perfume and others
The Liquor Control Board from Ontario (LCBO) has sworn to get all American alcohol out of its government -run beverage boards, from Tuesday
The rate announcement came when Trump doubled on his claim that Canada would join the US if his 51st state
Red Wings Forward Patrick Kane said after the victory of Detroit: 'I mean, it's a shame, right? It is what it is. I think you might understand this side, but it seems that it is now something that goes around the competition. '
The brutal reaction of mostly respectful fans has broadcast a lot of Canadian anger against the steep taxes of President Trump, who threatens to start a trade war.
The only exception to the 25% rates is imported energy, which has been hit with a lower levy of 10%, including oil, natural gas and electricity.
The announcement came when Trump doubled his claim that Canada would join the US as his 51st state.
He wrote about Truth Social: 'We pay hundreds of billions of dollars to subsidize Canada. Why? There is no reason.
“We don't need anything they have. We have unlimited energy, have to make our own cars and have more wood than we can ever use.
'Without this huge subsidy, Canada will stop as a viable country. Hard but true! '
“That is why Canada must become our cherished 51st state.
“Much lower loads and much better military protection for the people of Canada – and no rates!”
Trudeau has said that Trump's remarks about changing Canada in the 51st state is only a distraction from the consequences of his rates and said that it will 'not happen'.
While economists project that rates will increase costs for American companies and families on everyday essence, from gas to groceries, Canada is the more exposed trading partner.
If these rates last, Canada could tip a painful economic recession, was warned.
While anger builds, political leaders push back.
Trudeau said on Saturday: 'Many of us will be hit by this, and we will have a few difficult times. I ask you to be there for each other. This is the time to choose Canada. '
Social media have seen guides circulating about how they could avoid products made in America, and one Toronto supermarket even started to label his Canadian Yohurt for shoppers, according to an image placed on X (formerly Twitter).
Others have claimed that they cancel travel plans to the US.
The Canadian author Seth Klein said on Bluesky on Sunday: 'Yesterday, in response to Trump rates, we canceled our family -break in March to the US.
“Taken a small hit on canceled train tickets, but it had to be ready.”
The decision of the LCBO to get American alcohol out of the shelves can have heavy knock-on effects.
As one of the largest wholesalers of alcohol, it sold more than 1.1 billion liters of alcohol products in Ontario in 2023, the largest Canadian state per population.
In a statement to CNBC, the LCBO said that it will stop the sale of American alcohol 'indefinitely', including more than 3,600 products.
The move follows similar announcements from other prime ministers in Canada.
Nova Scotia Prime Minister Tim Houston ordered the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation to remove all American alcohol from their shelves on Tuesday and British Columbia Prime Minister David Eby directed the BC Liquor Distribution branch to 'stop buying American drink immediately Sell ​​'Red States' and the top 'Red-State' brands from the boards.
