Most Canadians would avoid buying U.S. products post-Trump tariff: Nanos survey

1.

The findings of a recently released Nanos Research survey suggest a tariff on Canadian exports into the U.S. would, for two-thirds of Canadians, negatively impact the likelihood they'd purchase U.S.-made goods. Would you be less likely to buy US made goods if there was a tariff on Canadian exports into the U.S?

Yes

59%

526 votes

No

11%

100 votes

Undecided

18%

163 votes

Not Applicable

11%

98 votes

2.

As for Canada's response to the proposed U.S. tariff on Canadian products, most respondents favoured diplomacy over retaliation. Which do you agree with?

Try to negotiate a lifting of the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods (47%)

37%

331 votes

Retaliate immediately with new tariffs on U.S. goods imported into Canada that are similar to the tariffs the U.S. imposes (29%)

20%

179 votes

Do everything possible to avoid escalating the U.S. action into a trade war with the U.S. (19%)

15%

129 votes

Escalate the U.S. action into a broader trade war with the U.S. (2%)

2%

20 votes

Unsure

14%

121 votes

Not Applicable

12%

107 votes

3.

Do you think Trump being the President of the U.S. will be good or bad for the Canadian economy?

Great

6%

51 votes

Good

6%

56 votes

Neutral

11%

101 votes

Bad

24%

209 votes

Very bad

31%

271 votes

Unsure

12%

108 votes

Not Applicable

10%

91 votes