With tensions escalating, Canadians are fighting back against US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that he would annex Canada to become the 51st state in some sarcastic ingenuity. Trump’s rhetoric, combined with recent tariffs levied against Canadian goods, has been annoying the whole nation.
A restaurant has since added a “Trump Sandwich” to its menu as a tongue-in-cheek swipe. The sandwich is labeled as: “White Bread – Full of Baloney – with Russian dressing and a small pickle.” The advertisement for the new menu item became a fast hit on social media site X, with responses from both north and south of the border.
Hey #DonaldTrump “Trump Sandwich” now for sale across Canada… pic.twitter.com/wQAJhZ1Ize
— Sebastien Anderson (@BCLabourLawyer) March 6, 2025
A user from the United States posted, “Love that Trump Sandwich wit from Canada, sharp, funny, and oh-so Canadian! Standing tall against tariffs with humor and heart.”. To our northern neighbors for staying real!” Another commented, “As an American I absolutely love this!”
Even a single Trump supporter laughed, “I’m a Trump guy, but I’ll give it to you, this is solid.” Canadians also weighed in, with one calling the sign ‘sheer genius’. Another laughed and shared, “One of the cute little old ladies who comes into my workplace was asking about us having this today and when I asked her what’s that, she couldn’t keep it together on the teeny pickle piece.”.
This lighthearted demonstration is a result of heightened tensions between the U.S. and Canada. Trump recently placed a 25% tariff on Canadian products, which was suspended but could be re-imposed at an increased level in April. His remarks about Canada’s joining the U.S. were received with general disapproval among Canadians.
That frustration is seen in other responses too. At NBA and NHL games, people have booed the American national anthem, and some Canadians are boycotting American products or canceling vacations to the U.S. because of the tariffs. In his election victory speech, Canada’s new Liberal leader and prime minister-designate, Mark Carney, put Trump’s actions squarely in his sights, labeling them as detrimental to Canadian workers and businesses.
“There is one who is attempting to undermine our economy,” Carney said. “Donald Trump, as we know, has imposed unwarranted tariffs on what we produce, on what we export, and how we earn a living. He’s targeting Canadian families, workers, and businesses and we cannot allow him to get away with it—and we won’t.”
Carney called on Canadians to stand together: “I know these are dark days. Dark days precipitated by a nation we can no longer trust. We’re coming out of the shock, but let us never forget the lessons: we have to take care of ourselves and we have to take care of one another. We need to pull together in the difficult days ahead.” This blend of sarcasm and political defiance is a manifestation of the widespread aggravation felt by Canadians towards Trump’s policies.
