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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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Las Vegas Review-Journal broke the news in Las Vegas, United States on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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