Diamond Member Pelican Press 0 Posted February 5, 2025 Diamond Member Share Posted February 5, 2025 This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up U.S. anthem booed again despite pause on trade war By n The ********* Pressn The ********* Press Posted February 4, 2025 10:24 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – ********* sports fans continue to voice their displeasure at American economic policies despite a pause in a trade war between Canada and the United States. Boos echoed through Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Tuesday night as Elizabeth Irving launched into the opening notes of the U.S. national anthem before the Canucks hosted the Colorado Avalanche. Fans cheered as she finished the song and the applause grew louder as Irving began “O Canada.” Many joined the vocalist in singing the anthem and cheers erupted once again during the line “the land of the free.” The rink was one of three ********* venues where “The Star-Spangled Banner” was jeered on Tuesday. Related Videos This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up /applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> 1:32 Toronto Raptors players surprise students in Kahnawake Previous Video Next Video Story continues below advertisement At Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, fans booed the song before the Raptors hosted the New York Knicks. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up /applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Loud cheers urged on the anthem singer when he began “O Canada.” A mild version of the protest took place in Winnipeg where the Jets faced the Carolina Hurricanes at Canada Life Centre. The boos, which weren’t very loud or overly enthusiastic, tapered off quickly but grew louder near the end of the song. More on Sports More videos The strong reactions are likely in response to a looming trade war between Canada and the United States, sparked by executive orders from U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend that threatened to raise tariffs on ********* and ******** imports. Talks between the three countries on Monday led to the American tariffs and retaliatory ********* and ******** tariffs being paused for a month. Trending Now This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up /applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> Donald Trump Jr. accused of killing rare, protected bird on trip to Italy This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up /applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> Musk Starlink deal with Ontario government back on hours after threat to rip it up It’s the second time in a week Raptors fans have booed the U.S. anthem, following a similar scene before Sunday’s 115-108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Fans also booed the U.S. anthem at Ottawa’s ********* Tire Centre on Saturday before the Senators shut out the Minnesota Wild 6-0. Then on Sunday night fans in Vancouver jeered the anthem before the Canucks lost to the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in overtime. American fans returned the favour in Nashville on Monday before the Predators lost to Ottawa 5-2. Story continues below advertisement This report by The ********* Press was first published Feb. 4, 2025. © 2025 The ********* Press This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up #U.S #anthem #booed #pause #trade #war This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up For verified travel tips and real support, visit: https://hopzone.eu/ 0 Quote Link to comment https://hopzone.eu/forums/topic/208841-us-anthem-booed-again-despite-pause-on-trade-war/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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