SooToday received the following letter about the reaction to the introduction of tariffs
It's started already, the proposed tariffs have people booing at hockey games when the American Anthem is played, childish at best!
Canadians, generally, are a respectful people. We had better not spit in the plate we eat off, you never know, you might have to eat off it one day!
We seem to have formulated opinions before reminding ourselves that we are also American sports fans, and players from Canada.
We must remember shopping across the river, because it was cheaper, gas was cheaper, the restaurants were cheaper, travel was cheaper, perhaps for the time being, we will have to buy and travel in our own country.
Our greatest assets are the fact that for years, our countries have been best friends, we should keep our heads, and continue friendships with our American neighbours. They too, will suffer greatly, if the tit-for-tat retaliation is enforced!
The one element that does bother me, is that China, gets a 10 per cent tariff, of course they do have other tariffs against them. I, for one, wouldn't be upset with less Chinese, India, Bangladesh, and Korean imports, I just would love to see more Canadian , U.S items sold in Canada, plus English, and Irish, and a good portion of the European market sell here.
There are so many low standard goods coming into Canada, it's scary, some containing lead, and some foods that are not good for us! I don't understand why we weren't able to produce more made in Canada goods in the first place.
Unfortunately we can't successfully grow citrus in this climate, as far as bourbon, some whisky, it won't matter to me, I don't drink the stuff. For those that do, I guess you will have to switch!
Our prices at the LCBO are not the cheapest compared to the U.S. In any case, remain a true Canadian, we will suffer, no doubt, but for God sakes, understand, we aren't the only ones being used as pawns in a tariff war, our neighbours are too!
Glenna Davey
Sault Ste. Marie, ON