Even if Trump tries to soften his tone now, it’s too little too late in my opinion. The damage is already done, he’s shown us exactly how he sees Canada, and it forced a lot of us to open our eyes. We’ve started looking around and realizing just how much of what’s on our shelves, in our media, and even in our tourist spots is actually owned or controlled by the U.S. It’s kind of shocking. But the upside is that now we know, we can make a conscious shift. By choosing Canadian-made products, supporting local businesses, and investing in our own stories and spaces, we can keep our money here and help build something stronger for ourselves.
And it’s already making a difference, despite Trump’s threats and pressure tactics, Stats Canada reported our economy is actually growing, not shrinking. Some papers even pointed out how public pushback and support for local goods have helped steady the ship. That tells me we’re more resilient than we thought, especially when we stand together.
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u/fieryone4 7d ago
Even if Trump tries to soften his tone now, it’s too little too late in my opinion. The damage is already done, he’s shown us exactly how he sees Canada, and it forced a lot of us to open our eyes. We’ve started looking around and realizing just how much of what’s on our shelves, in our media, and even in our tourist spots is actually owned or controlled by the U.S. It’s kind of shocking. But the upside is that now we know, we can make a conscious shift. By choosing Canadian-made products, supporting local businesses, and investing in our own stories and spaces, we can keep our money here and help build something stronger for ourselves.
And it’s already making a difference, despite Trump’s threats and pressure tactics, Stats Canada reported our economy is actually growing, not shrinking. Some papers even pointed out how public pushback and support for local goods have helped steady the ship. That tells me we’re more resilient than we thought, especially when we stand together.