Canadians Protest Amazon's '51st State' Merchandise Amid Outrage

Canadians are expressing outrage over merchandise sold on Amazon that promotes the notion of Canada as the '51st state' of the United States, with a petition urging the removal of these products gaining nearly 70,000 signatures. The items, including hats and T-shirts with slogans like 'Make Canada Great Again,' are seen as a threat to Canadian identity and autonomy, with critics labeling them as 'economic terrorism.' Sue Williams-Dunn, the petition's organizer, emphasized that these products trivialize serious economic and political tensions between the two countries, particularly in light of President Trump's past comments about merging Canada with the U.S. Amazon has acknowledged the complaints but has stated that the merchandise does not violate its policies. Many Canadians are responding by boycotting Amazon and canceling their Prime subscriptions. The situation reflects broader frustrations over perceived U.S. threats to Canadian sovereignty amidst ongoing trade disputes.