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Canadian fans boo U.S. national anthem at Raptors-Clippers game

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<p>Social media footage shows Canadian fans booing the U.S. national anthem before the NBA match between the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday (February 2).</p><p>The reaction comes as new U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sweeping levies on Canada, as well as Mexico and China that will affect billions of dollars worth of trade, roiling global markets and currencies.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/2/2/us-unveils-sweeping-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-china-0826">US unveils sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China</a></div><p>Trump said the tariffs against the three largest U.S. trading partners, would take effect on Tuesday (February 4).</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/2/2/us-tariffs-a-blow-to-the-world-economy-0756">US tariffs: A blow to the world economy</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/2/2/analyst-says-us-tariffs-may-lead-to-trade-wars-rising-costs-2214">Analyst says US tariffs may lead to trade wars, rising costs</a></div><p>Reuters was able to confirm the location as the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto by the video display in the centre of the arena, which shows the name of the venue. The date was verified by the metadata on the original video file, which confirms the video was recorded on February 2. Scotiabank Arena’s event schedule also confirms that the Toronto Raptors played against the Los Angeles Clippers on February 2. Corroborating reports confirm that the U.S. national anthem was booed before this game.</p><p>(Production: Oliver Regan, Aaron McNicholas)</p>

<p>Social media footage shows Canadian fans booing the U.S. national anthem before the NBA match between the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday (February 2).</p>

Social media footage shows Canadian fans booing the U.S. national anthem before the NBA match between the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday (February 2).

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Canadian fans boo U.S. national anthem at Raptors-Clippers game

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Published Feb 04, 2025 06:52 AM PHT

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