Canadian Coffee Shop Renames Americano as 'Canadiano' Amid US Trade Tensions
After US-Canada trade talks collapsed in late August, the US imposed 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian goods, prompting Canadian retaliation. A Canadian coffee shop renamed its 'Americano' to 'Canadiano' in a viral video, drawing US customers. It also launched a new drink called 'Great North,' reflecting Canadian national pride.
In late August, US-Canada trade negotiations broke down, and the United States announced 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian products. Canada immediately responded with plans for "equal and reciprocal" countermeasures against US goods. As tensions between the two countries persist, a growing number of Canadians have begun removing "American elements" from their daily lives, expressing dissatisfaction with the US and support for Canada.
Recently, a Canadian coffee shop posted a video that went viral on social media. Set to the Canadian national anthem, the video shows store manager Nicholas Bonet changing the menu item "Americano" to "Canadiano." Some American customers have made special trips to purchase the drink. The shop has also introduced a new beverage with Canadian flair, named the "Great North." Canadians often refer to their country as the "True North" and the "Great White North," with the former also appearing in the Canadian national anthem.