In Nation Furious at Trump, Canadian Tire CEO Says Patriotism Drove Sales

Big-box retailer Canadian Tire Corp. said retail sales jumped at its main banner in the second quarter, with more shoppers going to its stores as part of a “Buy Canada” wave.

Some Canadian consumers have been boycotting or reducing their business with US companies as part of a backlash to President Donald Trump’s trade war. Canadian-owned retail outlets have used advertising and signs to wrap themselves in the maple leaf or make it easier for customers to find Canadian products on store shelves.