US Policies on Immigration, Tariffs, and Enforcement Fuel Calls for Boycotts Against US Travel

Governance & PoliticsApr 18, 2026score 0.6511 posts · 0 replies across 9 instances

The conversation centers on current US policies regarding immigration enforcement, border control, and trade tariffs. Specific mechanisms discussed include a reported 'third-country program' under the Trump administration that may send deported immigrants to the Congo, according to @macesari.

Arguments are fiercely polarized along lines of national belonging. @nando161 asserts that only Indigenous people are 'real' citizens of Canada, Kiwis, and Aussies, while @Amgine counters this with a sentiment of intrinsic belonging: 'You matter to us, because you ARE 'us'.' Conversely, several users—@garthoid, @marius_gs, and @garthoid—are actively calling for a #BoycottUSA and #BoycottUStourism due to reports like detained tourists and general government chaos.

The weight of sentiment points to significant disillusionment with the US political trajectory. Concerns over tariffs being labeled a 'massive tax hike' (@Nonilex) combine with calls to boycott travel, suggesting that current federal policies are viewed by many as actively detrimental to both American and international interests.

Key points

OPPOSE

US policies, including tariffs and border actions, are actively discouraging travel to the United States.

Users like @garthoid and @marius_gs argue that repeated negative government actions and border incidents necessitate a #BoycottUSA and #BoycottUStourism.

SUPPORT

A specific enforcement mechanism involves deporting immigrants to the Congo.

Direct reporting by @macesari details a new US 'third-country program' deal sending deportees to the Congo.

OPPOSE

National identity is framed as exclusionary, limiting 'real' citizenship.

@nando161 claims only Indigenous people are 'real' citizens of Canada, Kiwis, and Aussies.

SUPPORT

There is a counter-argument asserting unconditional belonging and value within the community.

@Amgine counters exclusion by stating, 'You matter to us, because you ARE 'us'.'

OPPOSE

Republicans' policies are perceived as economically harmful to average citizens.

@Nonilex cites Tariffs as a 'massive tax hike' making life more expensive for regular Americans.

Source posts

@[email protected]

#Spanberger called Trump’s #tariffs a “massive tax hike on you & your family,” & argued that congressional #Republicans were making life more #expensive & “making it more difficult to see a #doctor” while driving up the costs of #energy & #housing.

And she said that while Trump’s policies were hurting “regular Americans,” they were helping himself & his allies.

#Trump #SOTU #USpol

4 boosts · 7 favs · 2 replies · Feb 25, 2026

#uspol#sotu#trump#housing#energy#doctor

@[email protected]

Only #Indigenous #people are real #Canadians, #Kiwis,
and #Aussies, everybody else is an #immigrant.
Before you yell slurs at an immigrant of today,
Start by heading back to #Europe yourself.

Abhijit Naskar, Vande Vasudhaivam: 100 Sonnets for Our Planetary Pueblo 

#quote #quotes

4 boosts · 2 favs · 0 replies · Feb 9, 2026

#indigenous#people#canadians#kiwis#aussies#immigrant

@[email protected]

https://www.europesays.com/people/30453/ US State Department restricts visas for those who ‘support adversaries’ | Migration News #DonaldTrump #Government #MarcoRubio #Migration #News #Politics #UnitedStates #US&Canada

0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 17, 2026

#us#unitedstates#politics#news#migration#marcorubio

@[email protected]

#Canadians Do you need another reason to not visit the #USA?

www.kpbs.org/news/border-immigration/2025/02/28/german-tourist-held-indefinitely-in-san-diego-area-immigrant-detention-facility

#BoycottUSA #canpoli #Cdnpoli

0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Mar 2, 2025

#canadians#usa#boycottusa#canpoli#cdnpoli

@[email protected]

#uspol #uspolitics #america #trump #canada #migrants #refugees

7 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 4, 2026

#refugees#migrants#canada#trump#america#uspolitics

@[email protected]

Deported #immigrants will be sent to the Congo under new #US deal for third-country removals

#Congo will receive some #deportees as part of a new deal under the #Trump administration’s third-country program

#ICE #Migration #Migrants #Borders #World #Politics

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ice-congo-deportation-third-country-b2952268.html

0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 6, 2026

#immigrants#us#congo#deportees#trump#ice

@[email protected]

#News #usa #Iran #oil

0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 17, 2026

#news#usa#iran#oil

@[email protected]

Well if Trump, the Republicans in Congress, ICE, and the US Border authorities haven't already given foreign visitors many reasons for avoiding travel to the US, yesterday's events at La Guardia tell us that governing in chaos has now made flying into the US life threatening. How sad for the pilots who lost their lives. 

#Laguardia #BoycottUStourism #Canada #Travel #Aircanada

3 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Mar 23, 2026

#laguardia#boycottustourism#canada#travel#aircanada

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@ferret 

Because you are all #Canadians, and so are we. You matter to us, because you ARE 'us'.

0 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · Mar 29, 2026

#canadians

@[email protected]

#Urgent #request to #support #illegal #unjustified #expensive #war to ensure lost lives and #livelihood!

0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Mar 8, 2026

#urgent#request#support#illegal#unjustified#expensive

@[email protected]

😉🍁🍁🍁 #Canada #Canadians #Never51 #TrumpForPrison 
c.org/TsCTWyStFS

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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Mar 18, 2026

#canada#canadians#never51#trumpforprison