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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Frederick Marvin Lumba

American Brands are Being Erased from Shop Shelves as Boycott Apps Hit No. 1

UdenUSA and Made O'Meter are helping Nordic nationals to boycott US products (Credit: https://udenusa.dk/)

American brands are facing a digital backlash in Denmark after a wave of boycott apps surged to the top of the country's App Store, allowing consumers to identify — and deliberately avoid — products linked to the United States.

The sudden rise in app use reflects growing public anger following renewed political tensions between Washington and Copenhagen, with ordinary shoppers turning to their smartphones to make a statement at the checkout.

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