Fans across Canada expressed their disapproval of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods by booing the American national anthem at multiple sporting events.
Fans across Canada expressed their displeasure with U.S. President Donald Trump 's imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods by booing the American national anthem at several sporting events. The trend began Saturday night at NHL games in Ottawa and Calgary, following Trump's declaration of an economic emergency and the implementation of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
Fans at a Toronto Raptors game continued the trend Sunday, booing the anthem during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The reaction was met with mixed responses, with some fans choosing to remain seated while others booed throughout the performance. One Toronto resident, Joseph Chua, explained his decision to remain seated instead of joining the boos, stating, 'I thought chanting, 'Canada,' would be a more appropriate stance.' He added, 'Usually, I will stand. I've always stood during both anthems. I've taken my hat off to show respect to the American national anthem, but today we're feeling a little bitter about things.'Chua, who wore his red Canada Basketball cap, noted the impact the tariffs would have on his work as an importer, saying he'd be feeling them 'pretty directly.' He also shared his intention to avoid American products and groceries in the wake of the trade war. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexico's president have responded with retaliatory tariffs on goods from the U.S. as a result of Trump's actions. While the booing of the U.S. national anthem in Canada is not unprecedented, particularly in light of global events like the U.S.-led war against Iraq in the early 2000s, it serves as a visible expression of Canadian discontent with the trade dispute
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