Canada-U.S. Relations Tense as Envoy Criticizes Boycotts
Vancouver, BC – The ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States has escalated, with U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Kelly Craft, criticizing Canadian boycotts of American products as “mean and nasty.” The remarks, made during a conference in Vancouver, have drawn sharp rebukes from Canadian officials, who argue the boycotts are a justified response to U.S. protectionist policies.
Craft’s comments came in response to a question about encouraging tourism to vancouver and Seattle,which are set to host FIFA World Cup games next year. She stated that while she “doesn’t like it,” Canadians are free to ban American alcohol and stay home. She further suggested that these actions are the reason President Trump and his management have described Canada as “mean and nasty to deal with.”
In response, British Columbia Premier john Horgan praised the boycotts as evidence that Canadian efforts to stand up to President Trump are “having an impact,” encouraging citizens to “keep it up.” Horgan believes that ordinary Americans do not share thier government’s stance, citing instances where Americans have expressed apologies and emphasized the strong neighborly and partnership ties between the two countries. He suggested that President trump is isolated in his views.
The boycotts, which include British Columbia’s ban on the sale of U.S.alcohol from government-run stores, were initiated after the Trump administration imposed significant tariffs on Canadian goods. These retaliatory measures have also led some Canadians to cancel cross-border trips.
The U.S. Ambassador’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
