Apr 3rd 2025
Canadian nationalism is very unlikely to get out of hand. But when even the politest people on Earth are wrapping themselves in the flag, you know that national pride is on the march. Donald Trump’s talk of making America’s northern neighbour into the 51st state has prompted Canadians to buy maple-leaf flags, cancel southbound travel plans and boo the American anthem at sporting events. It’s not exactly Nuremberg, but it is striking.
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BartlebyBusinessThis article appeared in the Business section of the print edition under the headline “Flag carriers”
Business
April 5th 2025
- →China and America are racing to develop the best AI. But who is ahead in using it?
- →Athletics pays less than other sports. Michael Johnson wants to change that
- →Donald Trump digs deep to revive American mining
- →One of the world’s biggest mega-malls is worryingly empty
- →Donald Trump’s plan for American carmaking is full of potholes
- →Does it pay for bosses to embrace nationalism?
- →Are there any business winners in Trump 2?

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