Several coffee shops in Canada have changed the names of internationally recognized drinks in response to Trump's presidency.
Since winning the election and taking office, President Donald Trump has made several comments that have sparked controversy among Canadians. These range from Canada's proposal to becoming the 51st province to calling the current current Prime Minister, Governor Trudeau, “Governor Trudeau.”
He suggested again New 25% tariff For Canadian goods, it forces the country to strengthen its borders and stop the flow of deadly fentanyl to the US.
Washington Post Canadians are furious by Trump's statement and tariff policies, and are now reporting that they call Americano coffee drinks made from espresso and hot water “Canada.” The outlet recalled that “the movement is reminiscent of the promotion of US Republican lawmakers to change the name of fries to “Freedom Fries” in 2003 after France announced its opposition to US military action in Iraq.”
Some Canadians have begun to mention American coffee “Canadiano” to mean the Trump administration and its policies. (Coffee photos by Nicholas Econommu/Nur Photo via Getty Images | Photos of Canadian Flag Andrej Ivanov/Bloomberg by Getty Images)
Trump says that US subsidies to Canada “have no meaning,” suggests Canadians want to “become a 51st state.”
William Oliveira, owner of Toronto-based Cafe Belem, said he didn't want the coffee shop to be a “political place” but wanted to show support for his country.
“For us, it's good to stand up to being ourselves and reminding others.
Oliveira claimed that the customer felt the name change was clever and that when someone ordered an Americano, the employee jokingly told them that it wasn't the correct name for the drink.
“Undoubtedly, 'Hey, this is where we stand on that subject in case someone is wondering. We are pro-Canadians,” he said.
British Columbia-based Kicking Horse Coffee has been calling Americans “Canadanus” for 16 years, but is reportedly similarly sought by country's coffee shops.
Since winning the election and taking office, President Donald Trump has made several comments that have sparked controversy among Canadians. These range from Canada's proposal to becoming the 51st province to calling the current current Prime Minister, Governor Trudeau, “Governor Trudeau.” (Getty Images)
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The Washington Post reported that the now-deleted post said “We're asking to make it officially and switch to coffee shops across the country.”
Elizabeth Watson, owner of British Columbia-based Palisades Cafe, posted that a customer had sent her a previously deleted post a few weeks ago. She responded by claiming that the movement was “bold and brave,” and followed in her shop.
“The employee cut out two small pieces of paper and wrote a 'Canadiano',” the post reported. “Then they placed new titles on the menu, above 'Americano' and 'Americano Misto'. This is made similar to Americano, but add steamed milk. ”
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“We don't necessarily aim to be political,” Watson told the same news outlet. “But we love the idea of truly supporting Canada's pride.”
“I'd be happy to stick with it,” she said, “at this time.”
