Fans at a Toronto Raptors game continued an emerging trend Sunday of booing the American national anthem at pro sporting events in Canada.

Fans of the NBA’s lone Canadian franchise booed the anthem after similar reactions broke out Saturday night at NHL games in Ottawa, Ont., and Calgary, Alta.; hours after U.S. President Donald Trump made his threat of import tariffs on America’s northern neighbour a reality.

After initially cheering for the 15-year-old female singer, fans booed throughout “The Star-Spangled Banner” performance. At the end, mixed boos and cheers could be heard before the crowd erupted in applause for the Canadian anthem, “O Canada.”

Trump declared an economic emergency in order to place taxes of 25 per cent on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10 per cent on imports from China. Energy imported from Canada, including oil, natural gas and electricity, would be taxed at a 10 per cent rate.

Hours after fans in Ottawa and Calgary booed the U.S. national anthem, Toronto Raptors fans also voiced their displeasure with Donald Trump.{ai:summary}<p>During a Toronto Raptors game, fans booed the American national anthem, continuing a trend seen at NHL games in Canada. This reaction follows President Trump's announcement of import tariffs on Canada, leading to mixed responses from the crowd during the anthem.</p><p>The fans cheered initially for the singer but shifted to boos throughout "The Star-Spangled Banner," contrasting with their enthusiastic applause for "O Canada." Trump's tariffs include a 25% tax on imports from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tax on energy imports. #politics</p>

Toronto Raptors fans join chorus of Canadians to boo pre-game U.S. national anthems

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