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submitted 2 months ago by asg101@lemmy.ca to c/boycottus@lemmy.ca

Time for a global embargo against the evil empire. Consumers can do it if cowardly governments continue to refuse to.

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[-] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 19 points 2 months ago

From an American: seriously, good on you, Danes. We deserve it.

[-] FatVegan@leminal.space 14 points 2 months ago

The good thing is that you lose nothing of any value when you don't buy American

[-] ChessThoughts@piefed.ca 11 points 2 months ago

Canada has been doing it for about a year now, and it works very well. We’ve affected key industries and harmed states (especially Florida and Kentucky) with success.

[-] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago

CDN retailers dont even bother to stock US sourced products any more.

We even stopped selling frozen concentrated OJ. Now we got the scurvy. Yar.

[-] frank@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 months ago

A LOT less US products here in the last year or so, I think. But still a lot of stores still have plenty of Pepsi/Coke, Pringles, Oreos, Kellogg's and GM cereal, etc. and tons of clothing and such (Nike, Levis, etc).

Since the introduction of the Black Star (https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/penge/vil-du-boykotte-amerikanske-varer-nu-saetter-dagligvarekaempe-sort-stjerne-ved) at many stores, and the general shift in sentiment from the US, I've noticed a lot fewer american products in stores. Still plenty, but it's a noticable shift here for sure.

[-] DGen@piefed.zip 8 points 2 months ago

Thats in General something I See across Europe. Europe is getting closer to each other and more confident. I like that. 

Especially a shift in software is coming. Its Not about that all products are Bad. But I do see a Push to be in charge about the own Data - which is absolutely relatable.

[-] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 months ago

So basict European and Latin American and Canada markets are all moving away from the US.

Great job, cheeto! I could not have done it better.

Can Asia now follow as well?

[-] pedz@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago

It's a tad ironic that this app runs on Android or Apple phones. People find it easy to avoid physical products but we will have to find technological alternatives too.

Microsoft, Google, Apple, they will also have to go, I hope.

[-] jnod4@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago

And they pay with mastercard visa or PayPal

[-] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago

And they pay with mastercard visa or PayPal

What credit card companies are not owned and/or controlled by the Americans?

Obviously we need better options, but until those exist what "better way" do you suggest?

[-] jnod4@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago

Ehm, I'm paying cash... not using BLIK where you just scan a qr code from the seller. (Warsaw)

[-] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago

Well, yeah, cash is king - at least for in person.

Though there are some places local to me that have gone 100% cashless. Which is annoying.

[-] flowers_galore2@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 2 months ago

While I hope this will change soon, if you need a smartphone, you’re generally stuck with either iOS or Android. /e/OS is almost always possible these days but it still relies on Android source code.

[-] P1nkman@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Two years ago, I gave so much money to American companies every month. Since then, I have been slowly moving everything to European providers. It's all the orange man's fault. Fuck fascism.

[-] flowers_galore2@lemmynsfw.com 3 points 2 months ago

Odd, I don’t get any content aside from some header and footer stuff, what kind of website is this?

[-] asg101@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 months ago

what kind of website is this?

uhhhh... a normal one?

Works fine for me.

Text of article:

Evangelo Sipsas in Copenhagen 02:44

Grocery shopping is at the center of an unusual new protest. In one Copenhagen supermarket, shoppers whip out their phones, scan barcodes and decide: into the trolley or back on the shelf.

The new weapon of choice? An app called Made O'Meter — a 'who-owns-what' detector that reveals the company behind the label. It's taking off as anger flares over renewed talk from US President Donald Trump about acquiring Greenland, the territory in Denmark's realm.

For users like Cecilia Estrada, the scan is more than a price check, it's a protest.

'Choose what you support'

"Voting with your wallet is a powerful tool as an individual," she says. "You can actually choose what you support."

Estrada says she's long believed in boycotts, calling them "a weapon" and "a political means." Now, she's using the app to avoid products linked to US-owned brands, and she's not alone.

Made O'Meter's founder, Ian Rosenfeld, says the idea is simple: transparency.

"It helps users find out who actually owns a brand or product so they can make informed decisions," he explains.

He says the surge in interest reflects a deeper mood.

"When a friend like the US starts treating you badly, people feel frustrated and powerless," Rosenfeld adds. "This is one way to do something."

Not everyone is convinced the boycott will pack an economic punch. Economists note Denmark imports relatively little food directly from the United States, meaning the hit to American exports could be modest.

But supporters argue this isn't just about dollars and cents but about turning outrage into action, even if it's quiet and personal.

A sense of betrayal

Author and journalist David Trotz describes a sense of betrayal in a country that has historically viewed America as an ally.

"Suddenly you're in a situation where the country you admired is pushing you aside," he says. "And you decide: what can I do? One thing I can do is boycott American products."

The backlash isn't only happening on screens. In recent weeks, protests in Denmark and Greenland have pushed back against US attempts to claim the island, and shoppers say the supermarket aisle is becoming another frontline.

Back in the store, Estrada's phone buzzes with ownership details. One more scan. One more choice. And at the checkout, a message that doesn't need a megaphone: in Denmark, even the contents of a shopping basket can vote.

[-] flowers_galore2@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 2 months ago
[-] asg101@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago

Glad to help.

[-] robocall@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Not sure what American food the Danish buy in substantial quantities

[-] skisnow@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 months ago

Every little helps. Perfect is the enemy of good and all.

Also there's a lot of food that's not necessarily grown or manufactured in the US but still goes into the pockets of American companies such as Mondelez, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Mars, Heinz, Kellogg's etc.

[-] asg101@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 months ago

Not sure what American food the Danish buy in substantial quantities

Hopefully none now.

[-] Rothe@piefed.social 6 points 2 months ago

Probably food manufactured by US owned companies mainly. Although there was somewhat of an uptick in the sale of US beef several years ago, but I imagine prices would have ended that regardless of any boycot.

[-] timwa@lemmy.snowgoons.ro 4 points 2 months ago

People don't just buy food.

I've eliminated more or less all US products and suppliers from my life; that was almost zero change to my food or drink purchases (I never did drink stuff like Coke.) But it has meant things like changing toothpaste, laundry conditioner, shower gel...

[-] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago

Alan a lot of brands that are thought of as traditionally European have American ownership.

They've spread their tentacles far and wide.

[-] cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 months ago

Same, one of those shit ass websites with bannerS and click here's and all that nonsense.

[-] asg101@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago

Have you heard of Adblock? Never web surf without it.

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