The boycott movement is getting stronger, especially in countries that Trump straight attacked verbally or on which he imposed criminal duties.
According to a Yougov poll, published March 4, There is presently no country in Europe where more than half the population has a affirmative attitude towards the United States.
One of the most affected US brands abroad will most likely be an electrical car maker Teslawhose boss Elon Musk has been the mark of protests for weeks.
In Germany Tesla vehicle sales fell by 76% in February. compared to the erstwhile year, according to data from the German Automotive manufacture Association. At the same time, anger grows on Elona Muska.
Controversy around Greenland
Moods towards the U.S. have deteriorated most in Denmarkwhere there is large anger over Trump's plans to take control of Greenland.
In the Danish group Boykot varer fra USA on Facebook, which has 92,000 members, users discuss what they want to boycott and what are the options for these products.
Calls for protest besides affect Digital world: More and more people resign from streaming services specified as Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video.
The Salling Group, which operates Bilka's, føtex and Netto's food chains in Denmark, began to mark European extra goods with an asterisk on price tags — according to the CEO of Salling Anders Hagh it was the main request of customers.
W Canada boils
But customers in Canada — besides on Donald Trump's "Wish List" — they are besides looking for products that do not come from the United States.
The largest Canadian chain of Loblaw supermarkets means products with the letter T (meaning ‘tariff’), if they or ingredients come from the US, are subject to Canadian duties and are so more expensive.
As part of the protest, cafes across Canada besides changed the name of black coffee "Americano" to "canadiano".
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt announced that in the future he would sale chocolate from European production in Canada alternatively of American.
Alternatives to American Goods
In a Swedish Facebook group of over 80,000 members (Bojkotta varor från USA), users ask for tips on buying non-American laptops, dog food and toothpaste.
About 70% of Swedes consider giving up buying American products as part of a political protest (Verian survey for Swedish state tv SVT).
"Le Boycott": Meanwhile, members of the French group praise European detergents and smartphone applications and discuss what is the best alternate to American bourbon.
State reactions
On Wednesday, Trump signed an order to introduce an additional 25% customs work on cars imported into the US. The announcement sparked criticism of the affected countries' fresh laws. In Germany, from politicians, calls for hard reaction. "It is now crucial that the EU respond firmly to the duties. It must be clear that we will not bow to the US," said outgoing Minister of Economy Robert Habeck. "Strength and assurance are needed," he added.
On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to Trump.. The press office of the Canadian head of government reported that 1 of the topics was the introduction of retaliatory duties after an earlier decision by the American administration.
The post-interview communication indicated that "the Prime Minister and the president had a very constructive discussion on relations between the 2 countries". Carney besides informed Trump that the government would implement retaliation duties to defend Canadian workers and the economy in connection with the announcement of fresh US duties to enter into force on 2 April.
