US tourists on holiday in Europe so embarrassed by Trump they pretend to be from Canada

American Tourists in Paris Conceal Nationality Amid Trade Policy Concerns

Concerns over international trade policy initiated by President Donald Trump are reportedly causing some American tourists visiting Paris to adopt measures to downplay their nationality. The US President’s recent unveiling of significant tariff increases, coinciding with what he termed ‘Liberation Day,’ has ignited apprehension of a potential global trade war.

Market Volatility and Tourist Reactions

This policy shift generated turbulence in global stock markets, although the US stock exchange experienced a partial recovery at the close of a volatile week. Despite a temporary 90-day pause on tariff hikes, excluding China, the initial announcement has seemingly affected perceptions abroad. In Paris’s Tuileries gardens, near the Louvre Museum, a couple from Oregon, on their first visit to France, conveyed feelings of shame and unease as Americans due to the tariff policies.

Personal Accounts of Concealment

Rick Wilson, 74, admitted to taking an unusual precaution before leaving his hotel. He affixed a small piece of black tape over the Stars and Stripes emblem on his baseball cap to minimize visibility of his national origin.

“We’re deeply troubled by it. It’s truly awful,” Mr. Wilson stated in an interview.

His wife, Barbara, 70, carried a Canadian lapel pin – a gift from another traveler. She considered it a safeguard, should she wish to further obscure her nationality.

Mrs. Wilson informed interviewers, “I am disillusioned with our nation. We are disturbed by the tariffs.”

Another American tourist from New York, Chris Epps, 56, indicated he altered his attire to avoid unwanted attention.

Adjusting Appearances

Mr. Epps explained, “No New York Yankees hat today. I left it in the hotel room. There’s a concern people might approach us or react differently. However, so far, everything is fine.”

Policy Context and Previous International Reactions

These interviews, according to reports, occurred before President Trump partially reversed some tariff impositions. The report also noted no discernible increase in negative sentiment towards American tourists in Paris.

Since assuming office, the Trump administration has rapidly implemented substantial modifications to both domestic and international policies.

Canada, in particular, has expressed considerable resentment towards Washington’s stance, particularly following the implementation of tariffs and President Trump’s suggestion that Canada could become the 51st US state.

This friction previously led some Canadian establishments to rename ‘Americano’ coffees to ‘Candiano’ as a form of protest.