Watch Canadian Hockey Fans Boo The US National Anthem Following Trump Tariff News
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Crowds in Ottawa and Calgary had similar reactions to "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to NHL games this weekend.
Canadian hockey fans weren’t so friendly toward the United States national anthem on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump sparked a trade war by imposing new tariffs on most goods from their country.
Fans of the Ottawa Senators in Canada’s capital city mostly booed ― with some cheers and applause mixed in ― a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of the NHL team’s game against Minnesota Wild, according to clips shared to X.
Calgary Flames fans could also be heard booing the singing of their neighboring country’s anthem, per video shared by Edmonton radio host Courtney Theriault.
Both moments were preceded by Montreal Canadiens fans booing the U.S. anthem before the team’s game against the New Jersey Devils last month, an occurrence that Radio-Canada sports columnist Martin Leclerc tied to Trump’s then-looming threats toward the country at the time.
The boos for the banner arrived after Trump hit America’s northern neighbor with 25% tariffs on most goods ― with the exception of oil, which will face a lesser surtax ― coming from the country.