Yanks No Thanks

What this website aims to achieve

If you are frustrated by the actions of the US leadership and want to use your purchasing power to make a difference, this website is for you.

Yanks No Thanks is a platform that provides information about US-made products available in the UK, allowing you to choose whether to avoid them and explore alternative options. Consumer purchasing decisions have proven to be an effective way to send a message to the US administration, demonstrating disapproval of its behavior. For instance, Tesla has experienced declining global sales and a 50% drop in stock value, highlighting the impact of consumer choices.

By making deliberate purchasing decisions, you can contribute to sending a message that may influence Americans’ voting decisions during midterm elections or at the end of the current presidential term. However, supply chains are complex, and avoiding certain products may have unintended consequences. The website offers guidance on these choices where possible. For example, boycotting McDonald’s may reduce its profits but could also affect UK jobs. On the other hand, avoiding products like Jim Beam, which is exclusively produced in the US, directly impacts American businesses without affecting UK employment.

For those unfamiliar with recent controversies surrounding US leadership, the website highlights some examples of its actions. The country is currently facing a constitutional crisis, with its leadership reportedly disregarding judicial rulings.

Originally I developed the site with lists of products but this is unfeasible to do as there are so many products. So I have now developed a chat bot which will answer product related queries for you. Just click on the chat icon at the bottom right of the page and ask away!