Do Not Buy American

Why People Around the World Are Choosing Not to Buy American

DoNotBuyAmerican.com helps people make informed, intentional buying decisions. As American trade policies shift and tariffs raise prices for exporters and consumers alike, more shoppers are turning to local alternatives and avoiding American-made products.

It has become a point of national pride in many countries not to buy American. Many people are now motivated because of the tariffs. This site offers simple tools and guidance to help you align your purchases with your values and priorities.

What People Around the World Are Doing About It

From everyday shoppers to small business owners, people are taking simple, practical steps to shift their buying habits and avoid American-made products. They’re checking labels more carefully, seeking out local and regional products, and sharing knowledge about which brands are truly American-owned. Many are choosing alternatives from Europe, Asia, and Latin America that offer equal or better quality, often at lower prices.

It’s not about getting less or going without — it’s about buying differently. Thoughtfully. Locally. Globally. This site helps you do all that and more.

Do Not Buy American Activities Around the World

Shoppers worldwide are making conscious choices to support local industries and ethical alternatives. Here are some practical ways consumers in different countries are aligning their purchases with their values:

🇩🇪 Germany

• Choose German or EU-made electronics and appliances (e.g., Bosch, Siemens, Miele) over U.S. brands.
• Replace U.S. cereals and soft drinks with local options like Lorenz or Alnatura brands.
• For mobile phones and tech, explore alternatives like Fairphone or Gigaset.

🇫🇷 France

• Buy French or EU cars such as Renault and Peugeot instead of U.S. automakers.
• In cosmetics, choose local brands like Yves Rocher, Caudalie, or La Roche-Posay over U.S. options.
• Swap U.S. snacks and cereals for products from Bjorg, Lustucru, or Maille.

🇩🇰 Denmark

• Choose Nordic clothing and outdoor brands like Rains, Hummel, or Fjällräven instead of American labels.
• Buy groceries from Urtekram or Thise Mejeri rather than U.S.-sourced packaged goods.
• Support local co-ops or Danish-owned online stores to avoid large U.S. retail chains.

🇸🇪 Sweden

• Opt for local or Nordic food products (e.g., from Garant or Axfood) instead of U.S. cereals and snacks.
• Choose Swedish or Scandinavian fashion brands like Filippa K, Tretorn, or Weekday over U.S. mass-market options.
• Use regional e-commerce platforms rather than U.S.-dominated online retailers.

🇨🇦 Canada

• Read labels carefully. Canadian Store brands such as Loblaws’ No Name and President's Choice, Metro's Selection, and Sobeys' Compliments often source products from the U.S., even though they appear Canadian. Always check for “Made in Canada” or “Made in USA” labeling to know the true origin.
• Choose Canadian-made groceries in produce, dairy, and meats, or opt for alternatives like Activia, Balderson, Chapman's, Gay Lea, Narel, Nature’s Path, Nordica, and Que Pasa.
• Support Canadian fashion with brands like Roots, Canada Goose, lululemon, Club Monaco, Joe Fresh, Jenny Bird, Gildan, Aritizia, SSENSE, Arc’teryx, Oak + Fort.
• Shop on Canadian or global platforms such as Well.ca, Simons, or Chapters Indigo instead of U.S.-dominated sites.

What You'll Find on This Site

• How to Not Buy American-Made Products Learn simple steps to shift your buying habits—such as checking labels, avoiding certain brands, and choosing better global options.
• Why Avoid American Products? Explore the reasons people are making this choice: rising tariffs, economic independence, global balance, and brand transparency.
• How to Identify American-Made Products Tips on label reading, barcodes, and hidden U.S. ownership structures that help you recognize American goods even when they’re not obvious.
• Better Alternatives: Non-American Brands A growing list of high-quality global alternatives—from electronics to fashion and more.
• Country-Based Buying Guides Region-specific advice to help you find local or non-American products where you live or shop.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Common questions answered, from how to tell where a product is made to whether you can fully avoid American brands.

Know what you're buying. Support what you believe in.

DoNotBuyAmerican.com is your guide to intentional, values-driven shopping—helping you find trustworthy alternatives that align with your goals, wherever you are in the world.