“Canada Is Not For Sale” Hat Goes Viral After Trump Threats

Donald Trump’s verbal threats in direction of Canada are paying off for one entrepreneur, after the brand new US president’s belligerent strategy gave him an concept.

Liam Mooney, founding father of an Ottawa-based design agency, made a hat emblazoned with “Canada is Not for Sale” in response to Trump’s tariff threats and strategies that Canada turn out to be the 51st US state.

The hats gained consideration after Ontario Premier Doug Ford wore one throughout a gathering with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and different premiers in Ottawa final week to debate Trump’s vow to impose tariffs on imports from Canada.

In response to Mooney, tens of hundreds of hats have been ordered on-line since then. 

Mooney advised Reuters he designed the hats as a artistic rebuttal to President Trump’s rhetoric, aiming to chop by means of political discourse with a message of nationalism and unity. 

“It is a possibility to convey individuals collectively from all of civil society, no matter political persuasion,” Mooney mentioned.       

Tariffs would cripple Canada’s financial system and in addition increase the worth of oil and different items in the USA.

Trump is threatening tariffs at a time of political turmoil in Canada, with Liberal chief Trudeau set to resign in March after almost a decade in energy and the opposition Conservatives main within the polls forward of a federal election later this 12 months. 

Mooney mentioned that he and his enterprise associate designed the hats after seeing considered one of Ford’s current interviews on Fox Information. The host urged the premier to think about annexation, suggesting it will be a “privilege” for Canada to merge with the US

Ford responded that Canada just isn’t on the market.

Trump, talking through video to the World Financial Discussion board in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, mentioned he demanded respect from Canada. He has beforehand addressed Trudeau as “Governor.”

“Our sovereignty is threatened when our dignity is disrespected,” Mooney mentioned. “We have now allies and now we have pals all around the globe who’re able to rise to the decision and defend us and take part.”

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