In recent times, more and more Canadians have decided to cancel their trips to the United States. They say it’s because of the political disagreements and economic issues between the two countries. Many Canadians are even trying to avoid buying American products as a way to protest against the U.S. government’s harsh comments, especially those made by former President Donald Trump, who once joked about making Canada the 51st state.
One story shared online tells of a Canadian family that usually goes to New York state every summer. This year, they chose to cancel their plans because they were upset about the way American leaders treated Canada. The family had been visiting a charming place called Chautauqua Lake for their vacations. After they cancelled the hotel reservation, they explained that they couldn’t spend their money there due to the “constant attacks” from American leaders.
At first, the hotel staff didn’t seem to care when they heard this. But after a little while, the hotel reached out to the family with a special 30% discount to encourage them to book again. They even offered to accept Canadian dollars at the same value as U.S. dollars. However, the family politely declined the offer, believing that the hotel would not be trying to win them back if they weren’t worried about losing guests from Canada.
Many people on the ‘Buy Canadian’ subreddit praised the family for their decision to cancel their trip and stick to their principles. Some said it was wrong for the hotel to be dismissive at first, and they respected the family’s strength in not accepting the hotel’s discounts after they had made their point.
With the recent tough approach of the Trump administration towards Canada, many Canadians are feeling confused and upset. As a result, several have chosen not to travel to the U.S. this year. According to NPR, the states most often visited by Canadians include Florida, California, Nevada, New York, and Texas.
