# Minneapolis Mayor Appeals to Canadians

> Minneapolis mayor urges Canadians to visit after travel boycott.
- Title: Minneapolis Mayor Appeals to Canadians · Nationalpost
- Summary: Minneapolis mayor urges Canadians to visit after travel boycott. Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey appeals to Canadians to visit the city despite trade tensions…
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/u-s-mayor-makes-appeal-to-canadian-travellers-we-like-you-guys-we-miss-you
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- Topics: minneapolis, jacob frey, canada, u.s., trade tensions, canadian travel, federal agents, minneapolis mayor, news, politics
## Minneapolis mayor addresses Canadians
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey shared an Instagram video urging Canadians to visit the city despite travel boycotts.

> Hey Canadians. We like you guys, we miss you. We don’t think of you as the 51st state. We know that you’re a sovereign nation.
## Trade tensions between Canada and U.S.
President Donald Trump accused Canada of taking advantage and called Canadian leaders very bad during recent trade tensions.
## Two deaths by federal agents
Renee Good and Alex Pretti were fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis in January 2026.
## Mayor Frey's call for tourism
Frey highlighted Minneapolis' beautiful fall weather and world-class restaurants to attract Canadian visitors.
## Canadians' declining U.S. travel
Canadians spent $3.3 billion less on U.S. travel last year due to trade tensions and travel boycotts.
## Key takeaway

Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey appeals to Canadians to visit the city despite trade tensions and recent deaths of two people by federal agents.