Traveling to the United States? More and more Saskatchewanese say no

Faced with the rise of trade tensions between the United States and Canada, many Saskatchewanese are returning their travel plans to their southern neighbor.
Last Saturday, US President Donald Trump signed a decree that requires tax prices on Canadian products, 10 % on oil and 25 % on other goods.
However, after a telephone interview that took place between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump on Monday afternoon, Washington agreed to suspend these measures for a period of at least 30 days, time for Ottawa to strengthen security on the border.
However, the simple fact that these prices were envisaged was enough to cause a shock wave. On social networks, many Saskatchewanese have expressed their intention to reconsider or cancel their trips to the United States, invoking economic and political reasons.
Increased costs and rejection of American policies
For some, the financial factor prevails. The prospect of customs tariffs and possible inflation feeds uncertainty about expenses. Others indicate that their decision is motivated by a deep rejection of the American administration.
This is the case of Joel Yeomans, a resident of Regina who leaves in Arizona with his family, every winter. He divides his time between Yuma and Phoenix, but he is no longer sure to return.
The Rélaris explains that his travel project in Las Vegas in May to celebrate his wedding anniversary has already been canceled.
I support Canada and there is certainly a patriotism that has been riding in me since last week, which is not always the case.
He also believes that costs in the United States no longer justify the trip. Nobody really cares about us when we tell them that we are angry with you because you are bad with us, they care much more when we say: I will not spend my dollars with you, because it is too expensive.
This feeling is shared by the people around him and some of his relatives even plan to sell their property in the United States to avoid being taken in this torment.
Personal boycotting motivated by political choices
Jeff Roffey, another resident of Regina, also changed his travel plans. This great lover of shows was used to going to Minneapolis, Denver and Seattle to attend theatrical performances and concerts.
Mr. Roffey explains that he recently renounced his tradition to spend the weekend of the Labor Day in Seattle.
I don’t want to support such a diet.
Jeff Roffey says he cancels his travel projects in the United States due to economic tensions between the two countries.
Photo: Supplied by Jeff Roffey
Unlike other travelers sensitive to the Canadian dollar fluctuations, Jeff Roffey explains that his decision is based above all on political considerations.
These are customs duties, maladesome, but not the dollar, I will continue to go to Europe and the dollar will be just as affected there
he underlines.
His family who used to spend time in New York to attend shows on Broadway decided to favor London this year.
For him, even if the trade war were to be postponed or attenuated, it is already too late to return to his decision.
The good side of things is to see the online communities unite to support Canada and, very frankly, it is probably the most united country for a long time
note Jeff Roffey.
With information from Dayne Patterson