Canadian Retailers Shift Focus to Local Goods as 'Buy Canadian' Movement Intensifies

U.S. consumer goods companies face declining sales and halted expansion efforts in Canada due to rising patriotic consumerism and anti-American sentiment.

• The 'Buy Canadian' movement, fueled by backlash against U.S. tariffs and political rhetoric, is reshaping Canada's retail landscape.
• American firms like Parasol Co. and Demeter Fragrances have either halted or abandoned plans to expand in Canada due to unfavorable market conditions.
• Canadian retailers, including Walmart Canada and Metro, are reducing orders for U.S. products, citing tariff uncertainty and demand for local goods.
• Canadian manufacturers, such as Irving Personal Care and Grime Eater Products Limited, are experiencing a surge in demand for their domestically made products.
• The movement underscores growing economic tensions between the U.S. and Canada, with significant implications for cross-border trade and consumer behavior.

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