Trump thinks Canadians ‘nasty’ for avoiding U.S. travel, banning booze: ambassador
CANADA, JUL 22 – U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra linked Canadian bans on American alcohol and reduced travel to U.S. to President Trump's harsh view of Canadians amid escalating trade tensions and tariff threats.
- On Monday in Bellevue, Wash., U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said Canadians avoiding U.S. travel and banning American alcohol led President Trump to label them `nasty`.
- In response to U.S. trade restrictions, several provinces imposed bans on American alcohol, after Trump threatened a 35 percent tariff on Canadian goods, Arlyn McAdorey, Reuters reported.
- Searches for Las Vegas Valley properties from Canada fell 24.3 percent, with data from the company's search engine, according to statistics.
- British Columbia Premier David Eby said, "If you're a mean and nasty Canadian for standing up for our sovereignty, well, I think most Canadians would be proud," and urged Canadians to keep buying local and vacationing in Canada.
- With Vancouver and Seattle gearing up for next year's FIFA World Cup, the ambassador noted travel challenges while President Donald Trump announced a 35 percent tariff on Canadian goods starting Aug. 1.
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Canadians proud to be considered ‘nasty’ in defending sovereignty, Eby says
Most Canadians would be “proud” to be considered mean and “nasty” for standing up for their sovereignty and economy in the face of threats from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, British Columbia Premier David Eby said Tuesday.
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Sales of U.S. spirits in Canada plunge 66%, industry groups say
TORONTO — The spirits industry says Canada's response to the U.S.-instigated trade war has led to sharply lower sales of booze from the U.S., as well as lower sales overall.
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