Consumers Fight Back Against Trump's Tariffs with Apps and Boycotts

Consumers Fight Back Against Trump's Tariffs with Apps and Boycotts

In response to President Trump's tariffs on a range of goods, consumers around the world are looking for ways to avoid American products. This has led to a surge in the use of apps and online resources that help people identify and purchase local alternatives.

In Canada, apps like "Maple Scan" allow users to scan products to check their origin and suggest alternatives if they are not Canadian-made. Websites like Buy Canadian and Buy European have also been set up to provide information on local products.

Achetez Français et Européen!" and "Bojkotta varor från USA" have thousands of members who share information on non-American alternatives to popular products.

The backlash against Trump's tariffs has even reached major retailers. In Denmark, Salling Group has begun labeling European products with a black star to help consumers identify locally produced items.

This trend of consumer activism highlights the growing power of individuals to influence political and economic decisions. As Garritt van Dyk, a lecturer in history at the University of Waikato in New Zealand, points out, consumer boycotts have become a popular way for people to exercise their political opinions beyond voting.

Despite the backlash, Trump remains defiant, threatening to impose even higher tariffs on European goods. However, the growing consumer resistance suggests that his trade war may have unintended consequences for the US economy.