Category: Boycotts

Target Says It’s Not Working With ICE Amid Uproar Over Parking Lot Use

The New York Times – Business:
The retailer came under attack for being a staging area for immigration officers after Thursday’s shooting in New York City.
A 7-Day Standoff That Said So Much About Trump and the Media

The New York Times – Business:
An abrupt decree, a network boycott, a legal intervention and an uneasy détente: This was no typical battle between a president and his press corps.
Tyla and Other Stars Cancel Concerts Amid Anti-Immigrant Backlash

The New York Times – Music:
As anti-immigrant sentiment and vigilante violence fuel outrage across the continent, some fans abroad are rejecting South African performers.
Canada Offers U.S. Concessions in Trade Talks but Demands a Comprehensive Deal

The New York Times – Business:
Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to prevent 50 percent tariffs against many Canadian goods scheduled for this month.
Starbucks Korea CEO Fired Over ‘Tank Day’ Ad Evoking Country’s Brutal History

The New York Times – Business:
A marketing campaign called “Tank Day” coincided with the anniversary of a military dictatorship’s crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.
As U.S. Brands Stumble, China Wins Over Young Indonesians

The New York Times – Business:
A new generation of Indonesian consumers view Chinese brands as high-tech and of good quality, a departure from the days when “made in China” was associated with cheap goods.
Inside the Katseye Fandom: Friendships, Rivalries and Boycotts Over Manon’s Hiatus

The New York Times – Business:
Fans of the group have leveraged their influence into friendship and rivalry. Then a member’s sudden hiatus sent them into a spiral.
National Anger Spills Into Target Stores, Again

Videos of immigration officers dragging an employee out of a store near Minneapolis, the retailer’s hometown, set off renewed political debate after years of boycotts.
Hanukkah Concerts With Israeli Military Cantor Raise Outcry in Amsterdam

A concert hall canceled the performance several months ago but then reached a compromise in which three concerts will be held. The bargain hasn’t satisfied critics of the events.
Trump Defends Tariffs Amid Growing Concerns Over Affordability

The president rolled out a $12 billion bailout for farmers as he makes the case that his policy is working — or will soon.
Trump Plans $12 Billion Bailout to Aid Farmers Hit by Tariffs

The federal aid comes after China boycotted American farm products in retaliation for U.S. tariffs.
Eurovision Is in Turmoil as Israel’s Participation Leads to Boycott

The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th edition.