Canadian brand alternatives to popular American brands - how to support Canadian businesses during the ongoing trade war

This article is part of our Made In Canada series where we highlight Canadian brands and businesses

With trade tensions heating up, Canadian consumers are caught in the crossfire of Trump’s tariffs, which will effect on Tuesday. He’s said that Canadians can expect a levy of 25% on Canadian imports—Canadian energy also faces a 10% tariff.

To counter the U.S. tariffs, Canada will begin imposing 25% tariffs on $30 billion worth of American goods coming into Canada—these tariffs will then be applied to another $125 billion worth of American imports in three weeks’ time.

In light of Trump’s tariffs, many Canadians are considering a simple form of protest—boycotting American brands and opting to keep their dollars closer to home by supporting Canadian brands. By choosing to buy from Canadian businesses consumers can redirect their money to homegrown businesses which help strengthen the local economy while sending a message about these unfair trade policies.

We rounded up some Canadian alternatives to American brands that you can buy amid the U.S. trade war. Keep this list handy for the next time you head to the grocery store: