What it takes to live an America-free lifestyle in Canada. Spoiler: It's not easy.

Since the start of the US-Canada trade war in February 2025, some Canadian stores have labeled Canadian products more clearly for consumers. Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto via Getty Images The US-Canada trade war is getting uglier, with innocent lakes being brought into the conflict. Canadians are fighting back in the politest, most Canadian way ever: By shopping more locally. While they've discovered some great swaps, fully quitting America is harder than it looks. As the US-Canadian…