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‘Hit them where it hurts’: US consumers begin economic blackout to protest anti-DEI policies


Participants commit to not buying from corporations for 24 hours to resist Trump administration and Musk’s cuts

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On Friday, Americans across the country are participating in an economic boycott for 24 hours.

Organized by the People’s Union USA, a nonpartisan, grassroots organization, the boycott quickly picked up steam across social media, with thousands of users sharing posts with related hashtags. Participants are asked not to spend any money, and if they need to, it is recommended that they shop at a local, small business and pay in cash.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/28/economic-blackout-boycott-trump

Author : Adria R Walker

Publish date : 2025-02-28 19:40:00

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