Canadians risk reducing travel to the United States and boycotting US goods and retailers in a trade war with the Americans

While Ottawa hits the United States with tariffs, many Canadians say they are willing to impose their own personal compensation on Donald Trump's trade war – by limiting travel to the United States or boycotting US retailers or brands

. According to a Globe and Mail survey conducted by Nanos Research, nearly three out of four Canadians say they are likely, or rather likely, to stop traveling to the United States because of the cross-border conflict. triggered by the US president.

More than seven in ten Canadians also say they are likely, or rather likely, to boycott products made in the United States, according to the survey. Almost the same percentage also says that they are likely or rather likely to stop shopping at American retailers in Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answered calls to buy Canadian or to travel to the country "I'm always one to encourage Canadians to discover our amazing country, take a vacation with us, continue to buy Canadian products."

The first serious trade war between Canada and the United States A half-century began on June 1 after Mr. Trump imposed import taxes on Canadian steel and steel. Aluminum bound for the United States. The president justified the tariffs by saying that they were necessary to ensure US national security. his own tanks and warships

. Trudeau responded by saying that it is insulting to call Canada, one of the closest allies of the United States, a threat to national security. Canada fought back on July 1 by imposing $ 16.6 billion import taxes on US imports, including steel and aluminum, as well as many retail products – many of these products put pressure on US lawmakers

. Pollster Nik Nanos said Canadians have prepared to fight back with their portfolios. He said that people are worried about what Mr. Trump meant when he said in June that the trade conflict with his country would cost Canadians a lot of money.

Donald Trump says that Canada will pay, but at the same time it will seek retaliation with their portfolios, "says Mr. Nanos.

Fifty-seven percent of respondents told the pollster that they would stop or reduce their trips to the United States in response to the trade war, sixteen percent said they were likely to reduce their travel, and another 25 percent said it was unlikely or unlikely likely to do so while 2% were uncertain.

Steve Paikin, TVO's speaker, said he would not continue his family tradition this summer.

Regarding the boycott of US products, 43% of respondents said that they would probably stop buying American products. 29% of them said that they were likely to stop these purchases. Twenty-six percent said they were unlikely or unlikely to stop buying US products and 2% did not know.

As for American retailers, 43% of respondents said that they would stop attending these stores and 25 others. percent said they're somewhat susceptible. Nearly three in ten said it was unlikely or unlikely that they would limit their purchases to US outlets

The Nanos survey of 1,000 Canadian adults was conducted from June 26 to June 28 by phone and online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 people is 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. It was commissioned by The Globe and CTV News

. Nanos said that giving up holidays in the United States is a relatively easy endeavor for Canadians because there are many other options for travel. "It's not like they're leaving their iPhone." The Nanos poll shows that Quebeckers are much more likely to support a boycott than Canadians in other provinces, that it means curbing travel in the United States, avoid Americans, and avoid US goods or avoid US retailers.

This new trade war between neighbors shows no signs of slowing down. taken further action in Canada in recent weeks, fueling fears that his administration will soon levy 25% import taxes on Canadian-made cars and auto parts – a move that companies say will have a severe impact to the Canadian economy.