Monday, February 3, 2025 - President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on Canadian imports has sparked anger among Canadians, and the backlash has already spilled over into the world of sports.
The tension was palpable during an NHL game on Saturday night when the
Ottawa Senators hosted the Minnesota Wild at the Canadian Tire Centre in
Ontario.
The political drama unfolded before the puck dropped, during the singing
of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Ottawa-based singer Mandia took to the
ice to perform the American national anthem, but her rendition was met with
boos from the largely Canadian crowd of nearly 20,000 fans. Despite the hostile
reaction, Mandia powered through and completed the performance.
The crowd’s reaction was fueled by Trump’s decision to impose a 25%
tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, which is set to take effect Tuesday,
February 4, alongside a 10% tariff on goods imported from China. The move has
heightened trade tensions, with Canada and Mexico responding by introducing
tariffs on American products.
President Trump defended the tariffs, stating they would remain in place
until Canada, Mexico, and China took action to curb the influx of fentanyl and
undocumented immigrants into the United States. The controversial measures have
prompted fears of a protracted trade war between the countries.
Amid the political drama, the Ottawa Senators gave their fans something to cheer about, routing the Minnesota Wild with a commanding 6-0 victory. However, the incident during the anthem underscored the growing strain in U.S.-Canada relations under the Trump administration. With both sides digging in, it appears the tension may persist well into Trump’s term.
WOW. The U.S. national anthem just got BOOED at an NHL game in Canada following Trump’s announcement that he’s imposing 25% tariffs on Canada. Pushing away our closest ally is a TERRIBLE move for the United States. pic.twitter.com/JnVuBfwKVj
— Harry Sisson (@harryjsisson) February 2, 2025
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