Canadian coffee shops rename Americanos in protest of Trump tariffs
By Staff on Thursday, February 27, 2025
A growing number of Canadian coffee shops are renaming the Americano to the ‘Canadiano’ in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the country.
British Columbia-based Kicking Horse Coffee sparked the movement encouraging cafes to adopt the patriotic rebranding.
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“We’re officially making it a thing and asking coffee shops across the country to make the switch,” the company stated, according to the Washington Post. Kicking Horse has reportedly used the term “Canadiano” for over 16 years.
Some cafes and coffee shops in Canada have started replacing the “Americano” with “Canadiano”
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The coffee protest is part of a broader wave of resistance in Canada against U.S. tariffs.
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Hockey fans have jeered the American national anthem, and new apps help consumers identify Canadian-made products.
Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian exports this month, citing concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
Despite warnings that the tariffs could harm the economy, he confirmed they will take effect in March.
