Trouble at Tesla and protests against Trump’s tariffs suggest consumer boycotts are starting to bite
Trouble at Tesla and protests against Trump’s tariffs suggest consumer boycotts are starting to bite
SYDNEY: When the United States starts a trade war with your country, how do you fight back? For individuals, one option is to wage a personal trade war and boycott products from the US.
President Donald Trump has said no nation will be exempt from his tariffs, and this includes both Australia and New Zealand. His tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, in particular, could hurt the sector in Australia, while New Zealand’s meat and wine exports to the US could also feel the effect.
So far, political leaders have responded differently. Canada, Mexico and the European Union have imposed reciprocal tariffs on the US, while Australia has indicated it will not retaliate.
