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AI-generated music video about US-Canada trade war goes viral online
A satirical song depicting Canadian wildlife resisting US tariffs has gained millions of views amid escalating trade disputes.
The short version
- An AI-generated music video titled 'Canadian Resistance Army — Trade War' featuring animated Canadian animals resisting US tariffs has gathered millions of views across social media platforms.
- The viral video emerged following the breakdown of US-Canada trade negotiations and the imposition of 50% US tariffs on roughly $20 billion in Canadian imports.
- Canada plans to retaliate on September 8 with dollar-for-dollar tariffs targeting 700 US goods.
Key facts
- A video posted by YouTuber demonflyingfox, created using AI tools including Suno, ElevenLabs, and Kling AI, depicts animated Canadian animals countering US tariffs.[Business Insider]
- The video accrued over 1.3 million views on X, 1.6 million on Facebook, and more than 76,000 views on YouTube within days of posting.[Business Insider]
- The surge in online engagement coincided with new 50% tariffs imposed by the US on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian imports.[Business Insider]
- Canada scheduled dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on 700 US items beginning September 8.[Business Insider]
- The official White House X account posted a meme depicting a bald eagle holding down a Canada goose alongside a caption about ending Canada's free ride.[Business Insider]
Sources
- Mountie bears and battle-ready beavers star in a viral AI-made Canadian trade-war anthemBusiness Insider metered