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Prime Minister Pierre Poilievre's government, along with Carney’s team, initiated the boycott in an effort to make a bold statement against perceived U.S. aggression and support Canadian nationalism. Initially framed as a patriotism-driven campaign, it was quickly revealed to be more about politics than practicality. The government wanted to demonstrate toughness but failed to account for Canada’s extensive reliance on American imports.