Vancouver Canucks Fans Go Ballistic and Boo United States National Anthem After Donald Trump Tariffs
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The Vancouver Canucks fans have repeated the actions they saw in Ottawa over the weekend as they were seen booing the United States National Anthem after Donald Trump placed a 25% tariff on Canada.
When the Ottawa Senators took on the Minnesota Wild over the weekend, they took a stance of contestation as U.S President Donald Trump imposed a crippling trade tariff on Canada, and now, other teams and leagues are following suit.
Vancouver Canucks fans become the next major sports team to boo the U.S National Anthem
Sports have been a long standing way that athletes and fans have showcased protest on issues that are happening aroudn the world.
Starting his second term as the President of the United States, Donald Trump has followed through with may of the actions he threatened if he took office.
In an attempt to subdue the Canadian economy, he announced he will be placing a 25% tariff on Canadian goods as well as a 10% tariff with a 10% tariff on energy from Canada, such as oil and natural gas.
Just like when the American National Anthem got boo'd by the Ottawa Senators fans, the Vancouver Canucks have shown their stance with a move of solidarity.
The second Agasha Mutesasira starting singing the Star Spangled Banner, the crowd starting yelling in outrage with overwhelming boo's in order to disrupt and protest.
Boos for the US anthem, cheers for the singer.
The Canucks have not been the only Canadian sports team to follow this trend, as the Toronto Raptors fans took the same action when facing the L.A Clippers.
Previously on CanucksDaily
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FEVRIER 2 | 558 ANSWERS Vancouver Canucks Fans Go Ballistic and Boo United States National Anthem After Donald Trump Tariffs Do you think that Canadian fans should be booing the United States national anthem? | ||
| Yes | 206 | 36.9 % |
| No | 352 | 63.1 % |
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