Canadian fans have been vocal in their disapproval of the ongoing trade war with the United States, booing the American national anthem at several sporting events. The demonstrations are seen as a response to President Trump's tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports.
RJ Barrett, a Toronto Raptors player from Mississauga, Ontario, addressed the boos directed towards the American national anthem during a post-practice media scrum. When asked about the incident, Barrett acknowledged hearing the boos but stated that he respected everyone's right to their own opinion. He emphasized that he was solely focused on playing the game and didn't delve into the specifics of the situation.
The boos during 'The Star Spangled Banner' at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, following the Raptors' victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, mirrored similar reactions at other Canadian sporting events. Fans in Ottawa booed during the American anthem before the Senators' game against the Minnesota Wild, and in Vancouver, the Canucks faced jeers during the national anthem before their overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings. These displays of disapproval are widely believed to be a response to the escalating trade war between Canada and the United States, initiated by President Donald Trump's executive orders imposing tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports. Raptors center Jakob Poeltl, who hails from Austria, offered his perspective on the situation. He suggested that the boos represented Canadians expressing their discontent with recent U.S. policies. The Canadian fans, according to Poeltl, saw the sporting event as an opportunity to voice their disapproval. Meanwhile, Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic declined to comment on the booing incident
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