Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Eugene

(64,312 posts)
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 01:34 PM Mar 12

'I feel utter anger': From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading

Source: The Guardian

‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading

Tesla sales are falling and apps and online groups are springing up to help consumers choose non-US items

Peter Beaumont
Wed 12 Mar 2025 05.00 GMT
Last modified on Wed 12 Mar 2025 14.26 GMT

The renowned German classical violinist Christian Tetzlaff was blunt in explaining why he and his quartet have cancelled a summer tour of the US.

“There seems to be a quietness or denial about what’s going on,” Tetzlaff said, describing his horror at the authoritarian polices of Donald Trump and the response of US elites to the country’s growing democratic crisis.

“I feel utter anger. I cannot go on with this feeling inside. I cannot just go and play a tour of beautiful concerts.”

Tetzlaff is not alone in acting on his disquiet. A growing international move to boycott the US is spreading from Scandinavia to Canada to the UK and beyond as consumers turn against US goods.

-snip-

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/12/i-feel-utter-anger-from-canada-to-europe-a-movement-to-boycott-us-goods-is-spreading

3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
'I feel utter anger': From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading (Original Post) Eugene Mar 12 OP
I hope the global community boycotts the USA. Pain must come to American republicans. OrlandoDem2 Mar 12 #1
The outrage agsinst us will be painful but is necessary and appropriate. NNadir Mar 12 #2
Right there with them Lulu KC Mar 12 #3

OrlandoDem2

(2,683 posts)
1. I hope the global community boycotts the USA. Pain must come to American republicans.
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 01:38 PM
Mar 12

They put the whole world in a bind. Now I hope the whole world fights back.

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Foreign Affairs»'I feel utter anger': Fro...