Dear President Donald Trump
Across the world, the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, or BDS, has gained momentum, encouraging individuals to use their purchasing power as an effective tool for change. By reimagining the global economy as a means to exert pressure on Israel, BDS has transformed boycotts into one of the most effective forms of nonviolent resistance in a capitalist world, creating ripple effects that resonate far beyond the checkout counter. Nowhere is this impact more evident than in the Middle East.
In the streets of Cairo, a bold banner hangs with a piercing statement: “Every pound you spend on their products returns as a bullet in your brother’s back.” This message critiques the economic and political ties between the listed multinational products and Israel.
In the streets of Amman, Jordan, another symbol of resistance stands in silence: the empty aisles of Carrefour supermarkets. Once bubbling with life, these shuttered stores are the result of an unwavering boycott campaign — and a testament to how solidarity and conscious consumer choices disrupt dominant systems of power.
With your implementation of 2% LIBERTY TAX and the return of “Made in America” in the shops, American consumers can boycott “Made in China” with retailers having on their shelves “Made in America” as a Freedom of Choice of Consumers.
Kind regards
Derek Smith CA