Why Canadians Should Boycott Certain American Products?
As Canadians, we take pride in our country, our economy, and the products we create. But right now, our industries are under attack.
On February 1st, Donald Trump imposed tariffs of 10% to 25% on Canadian goods, a move that directly hurts Canadian businesses, workers, and families. In response, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fired back on February 2nd with equivalent 25% tariffs on American products.
This isn’t just about politics, it’s about protecting our economy and standing together as Canadians. Trudeau has even encouraged us to boycott American brands and prioritize Canadian or European alternatives. If we stop supporting companies that benefit from these unfair tariffs, we can send a strong message while keeping our dollars where they matter most: at home.
How Can You Help?
- Avoid buying certain American brands that profit from these tariffs.
- Choose Canadian and European alternatives whenever possible.
- Spread the word! Encourage friends and family to shop local and support Canadian businesses.
Here’s a list of American brands to avoid and the Canadian brands you can support instead:
Dairy Products
- Avoid: Kraft, Philadelphia, Yoplait, Land O’Lakes
- Buy Canadian: Saputo, Black Diamond, Armstrong, Lactantia, Tre Stelle, Agropur, Astro, Olympic, Liberté, Natrel, Gay Lea
Beverages
- Avoid: Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Tropicana, Gatorade, Powerade, Starbucks bottled coffee
- Buy Canadian: Canada Dry, PC Cola, Great Value (Walmart), Oasis, SunRype, Arthur’s, BioSteel, Tim Hortons, Second Cup
Packaged Foods & Snacks
- Chips: Avoid Lay’s → Buy Old Dutch, Covered Bridge, Hardbite
- Tortilla Chips: Avoid Doritos, Cheetos → Buy Neal Brothers, Hardbite
- Cereal: Avoid Kellogg’s → Buy Nature’s Path, Barbara’s, Quaker (some varieties)
- Cookies & Crackers: Avoid Nabisco → Buy Dare, Leclerc, Voortman
- Soup: Avoid Campbell’s → Buy Habitant, President’s Choice
- Ketchup & Sauces: Avoid Heinz → Buy French’s, President’s Choice
Meat & Processed Foods
- Avoid: Oscar Mayer, Hormel, Tyson Foods, Beyond Meat
- Buy Canadian: Maple Leaf, Schneiders, Olymel, Grimm’s, Lilydale, Maple Lodge Farms, Yves Veggie Cuisine, Gardein
Condiments & Sauces
- Mayonnaise: Avoid Hellmann’s → Buy President’s Choice, Compliments
- Mustard: Avoid French’s → Buy Kozlik’s, President’s Choice
- Salad Dressings: Avoid Hidden Valley → Buy Renée’s, Kraft (some varieties)
- Hot Sauce: Avoid Tabasco → Buy Dawson’s, Piri Piri, No Name
Bakery & Baking Products
- Flour & Baking Mixes: Avoid Pillsbury → Buy Robin Hood, Five Roses
- Cake Mixes: Avoid Betty Crocker → Buy President’s Choice, No Name
- Chocolate Chips: Avoid Hershey’s → Buy Camino, Laura Secord, PC Chocolate Chips
- Sugar: Avoid American brands → Buy Redpath
Frozen Foods
- Frozen Veggies: Avoid Green Giant → Buy Arctic Gardens, Compliments, No Name
- Frozen Meals: Avoid Stouffer’s → Buy President’s Choice, M&M Food Market
- Frozen Waffles: Avoid Eggo → Buy Nature’s Path, President’s Choice
- Frozen Pizza: Avoid DiGiorno → Buy Dr. Oetker, President’s Choice
Coffee & Tea
- Coffee: Avoid Starbucks → Buy Tim Hortons, Second Cup, Van Houtte
- Ground Coffee: Avoid Folgers → Buy Nabob, Kicking Horse Coffee
- Tea: Avoid Lipton → Buy Red Rose, Tetley (some varieties)
- Coffee Creamers: Avoid Nestlé → Buy International Delight (produced in Canada), Beatrice
Personal Care Products
- Toothpaste: Avoid Colgate → Buy Green Beaver, Tom’s of Maine (some varieties)
- Soap & Shampoo: Avoid Dove → Buy Live Clean, The Green Beaver Company
Every dollar spent make a difference
Boycotting American brands actively helps Canadian businesses thrive. Let’s take this opportunity to invest in our economy, support local companies, and stand together as proud Canadians.
XOXO, Safitoune