In a discontent-fueled wave, more than 80 Tesla vehicles in Hamilton, Ontario, were vandalized amidst a backdrop of trade wars and mounting frustrations with the U.S. administration's tariffs on Canadian goods. Protests against Musk's association with political tensions have amplified, with several Canadian provinces taking retaliatory measures.
Canadians Make Their Anger Felt Against Tesla Amid U.S.-Canada Tensions
Canadians Make Their Anger Felt Against Tesla Amid U.S.-Canada Tensions
As tensions escalate due to trade wars and political remarks, Canadians express their discontent with Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk through acts of vandalism and protests.
In recent incidents, over 80 Teslas in Hamilton, Ontario, suffered significant damage, including punctured tires and scratched exteriors, amidst rising sentiments against U.S.-Canadian trade tensions fueled by President Trump's tariffs. Musk’s controversial statements about Canada being "not a real country" have only intensified public outrage, leading to acts of vandalism and protests across the nation.
In Montreal, members of the climate group Last Generation Canada vandalized a Tesla showroom, citing Musk's influence in promoting climate denial and endangering democracy. Their actions led to arrests, and similar protests sprouted across other Canadian cities. In response to the heightened tensions, Tesla was excluded from a prominent auto show in Vancouver, ensuring a peaceful environment for attendees focused on positive automotive advancements.
Provincial governments have reacted with their own measures, such as canceling contracts with Musk's companies and boycotting American products. The public's fury even extends to Canadian icons like hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, who faces criticism for remaining silent amid the Trump-Musk alliance. A growing petition calling for the revocation of Musk’s Canadian passport has garnered over 376,000 signatures, showcasing the depth of Canadians’ discontent.
As both nations navigate these turbulent waters, the future of Tesla in Canada appears increasingly uncertain as public sentiment continues to shift against both the company and its controversial CEO.
In Montreal, members of the climate group Last Generation Canada vandalized a Tesla showroom, citing Musk's influence in promoting climate denial and endangering democracy. Their actions led to arrests, and similar protests sprouted across other Canadian cities. In response to the heightened tensions, Tesla was excluded from a prominent auto show in Vancouver, ensuring a peaceful environment for attendees focused on positive automotive advancements.
Provincial governments have reacted with their own measures, such as canceling contracts with Musk's companies and boycotting American products. The public's fury even extends to Canadian icons like hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, who faces criticism for remaining silent amid the Trump-Musk alliance. A growing petition calling for the revocation of Musk’s Canadian passport has garnered over 376,000 signatures, showcasing the depth of Canadians’ discontent.
As both nations navigate these turbulent waters, the future of Tesla in Canada appears increasingly uncertain as public sentiment continues to shift against both the company and its controversial CEO.
