Canada plans to go after Republicans in midterm elections
By Samuel Warde
Canada launched a bold assault on
swing states and Republican strongholds last week in the wake of Trump’s trade
war and continued attack on the country’s political leadership.
Leading Canadian news magazine Macleans has
been spearheading much of the country’s push-back against the Trump regime and
led the charge with this bold new plan.
Macleans set
their plan in motion last week with
the publication of an article which “compiled a list of products” that
Canadians can support “at the expense of their American counterparts.”
In other words, Macleans is calling for a boycott of American products currently on Canada’s tariffs list.
In other words, Macleans is calling for a boycott of American products currently on Canada’s tariffs list.
But wait, it gets better. They are
not calling for any old boycott. Nope, they are targeting key swing states and
home states of leading Republicans such as Speaker Paul Ryan (Wis) and Mitch
McConnell (Ken).
The aim of that plan was two-fold,
as Macleans explained to fellow Canadians: “In some cases,
you’ll be ramping up pressure in key U.S. political constituencies by foregoing
products on Canada’s tariff list.
In others, you’ll be boosting Canadian-based operations whose supply networks span the border, reminding Americans which country imports more of their goods and services than any other.”
In others, you’ll be boosting Canadian-based operations whose supply networks span the border, reminding Americans which country imports more of their goods and services than any other.”
Below are the products targeted in
swing states:
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| Canadians can be vicious when riled. |
Treats: “Chocolate, licorice candy and other sugar confectionary
are also on the tariff list. It’s another cleverly aimed levy, this time
directed at the swing state of Pennsylvania. The state is home to the Hershey
factory, famous for its chocolate products as well as Twizzlers licorice.”
Toilet Paper: “It’s another tariff targeted at Pennsylvania.
Kimberly-Clark operates a paper mill in Chester, Pa., producing Scott toilet
paper. Charmin toilet paper also comes from the Keystone state, as Procter
& Gamble has a plant in the town of Mehoopany. “
Peanut Butter and Jam: “Jif [peanut butter] is owned by the J.M. Smucker Company,
which produces Smucker’s jam, jelly and marmalade in Orrville, Ohio.”
Soup: “Earlier this year, Campbell’s announced that it would
close its plant in Toronto and shift operations to facilities in North
Carolina, Ohio and Texas.” While Texas isn’t a swing-state, North Carolina and
Ohio are both “perennial” swing states.
And below products associated with
the home states of the Republican leadership:
American-made Whiskey: As Macleans explained: “This includes
bourbon from Kentucky, the home state of Republican Senate Majority Leader
Mitch McConnell.”
Yogurt: “Republican Speaker Paul Ryan is likely unhappy with this
tariff—his home state of Wisconsin is well-known for its dairy exports.”
Cucumbers and other Produce: “You’ll also be paying more for cucumbers and gherkins,
more products that Paul Ryan’s Wisconsin is known for. Instead, look to
Lakeside Packers, a family-owned operation based in Harrow, Ont., that stands
as one of the last remaining pickle packers in Canada… However, the harsh
Canadian climate poses a bit of a challenge for some fruits and vegetables,
such as avocados. If you can’t get it from this country, consider getting it
from Mexico and stand with another NAFTA partner being targeted by Trump.”
Flavored Carbonated Water: “It’s yet another Wisconsin product being tariffed. The
state is home to LaCroix, a brand of flavoured sparkling water.”
Soy Sauce: “Kikkoman is among the world’s most popular soy sauce
brands, and its products are ubiquitous in the international aisle of any
grocery store. Just like cucumbers and dairy, Kikkoman’s soy sauce also comes
from the Badger State [Paul Ryan’s Wisconsin].”
Peanut Butter: “Jif peanut butter also comes from Mitch McConnell’s
Kentucky.”
