Buy Canadian movement grows as consumers boycott US goods
In the midst of a trade war with the United States Canadians show growing support by changing buying habits. Shoppers shun American products and buy Canadian, engaging in political consumerism to back their country.
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Political consumerism in the U S Canada trade tensions
The Conversation examines how political consumerism shapes buying choices through boycotting and related acts. A 1500 participant survey across Canada and the U S shows right wing Americans more likely to boycott for pride, left leaning Canadians more likely to boycott, and widespread use of national loyalty motives amid the ongoing trade war.
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Canada’s food system proved resilient through crises
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