Americans fleeing to Canada after Trump win as trade war heats up

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An increasing number of Americans are seeking a route to Canadian citizenship following Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election held in November.

As Americans face potential increases in fuel and grocery prices due to Trump’s impending global tariffs, the desire to relocate has intensified for many.

Immigration attorneys in both the United States and Canada report a rise in inquiries from individuals wishing to permanently leave their lives in the U.S.

Evan Green, a managing partner at the law firm Green and Spiegel in Toronto, informed Spectrum News that since Trump’s election, he has received three times the usual number of calls from Americans interested in moving to Canada.

“We are currently experiencing a period of significant uncertainty,” Green remarked. “People are aware of what lies ahead, and as a result, they are much more inclined to relocate.”

Zach Ahlstrom, a senior attorney at Berardi Immigration Law in Buffalo, New York, also noted that Trump’s election is a primary motivator for Americans considering emigration.

“During the Biden administration, we typically received one or two inquiries per month,” Ahlstrom stated to Spectrum News. “Since the new administration took office, that number has increased to about one or two per week.”

Green indicated that the individuals contacting his firm can be categorized into four distinct groups, three of which express concerns specifically related to Trump.

The first group consists of individuals with direct family connections to Canada, allowing them to apply for citizenship if they have a parent or grandparent who is a Canadian citizen.

Green mentioned that affluent individuals whose families fled World War II in the 1940s have been reaching out to him in search of an escape plan.

Moreover, he has received inquiries from prominent figures who have openly criticized Trump, as well as from LGBTQ+ families, particularly those with transgender relatives.

Additionally, many are turning to social media to voice their discontent with the second Trump administration, inundating Facebook groups aimed at those wishing to move to Canada.