Donald Trump is having sleepless nights after hearing Canada’s planning to block access to Pornhub for Americans…
Calls for Canadian-owned Pornhub to ban its services in the US amid ongoing trade war
Canadians’ latest plan to hit America where it hurts… and block website that’ll leave millions unsatisfied
Canadians are calling for authorities in The Land of the Maple Leaf to hit Americans where it hurts most – and ban Pornhub.
Canada has ‘nuclear weapon’ in trade war — ban Pornhub in US
Ooh, Canada!
Some Canucks are proposing the most drastic measure yet in the trade war with Uncle Sam – blocking US access to Canadian-owned Pornhub.
As the trade war between the US and Canada continues on, those over the northern border are calling for the drastic measure.
Puzhitsky’s video, where he plays a Canadian politician, was so popular that he posted an encore for his followers.
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The idea is the brainchild of funnyman Matthew Puzhitsky, who posted a now-viral Instagram video suggesting the X-rated offensive — calling it Canada’s “nuclear weapon.”
Pornhub is the most visited in the US with more than 3 million views a month. The X-rated pornography site, which is Canadian-owned, gathers nearly 40 percent of its traffic from the United States, according to their last yearly review.
“If Canada could ban Pornhub in the states, we win the trade war. That’s it. There is no trade war,” the Toronto stand-up comedian told The Post.
A petition has since been launched urging Canadian authorities to block Pornhub as a “peaceful yet powerful” response to the trade dispute. It’s not yet risen to the occasion, generating a few dozen signatures so far.
It states: ‘The ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the United States has impacted various sectors of the economy, and we’re proposing a new approach to these proceedings.
‘This petition urges the Canadian Federal government to enact legislation restricting Pornhub’s services, primarily adult content streaming, from being accessed within the United States.’
Toronto’s Marc Olimpo said Canadians expects that to change, since his countryman are fired up about the trade war.
Canadians may go “nuclear” and ban Montreal-owned Pornhub in the US as part of the trade war.
“That’s all anyone is talking about,” Olimpo told The Post.
New Yorkers meanwhile were aghast with the prospect of losing Pornhub, whose parent company is Montreal-based entertainment conglomerate Aylo, which owns a dozen popular X-rated sites.
Tens of millions on Americans are already without access to the site amid an ongoing fight over privacy laws.
Its parent company Aylo has blocked people in 16 states from visiting the adult state due to a new age-verification law.
The states where Pornhub is blocked are: Montana, Idaho, Utah, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Indiana, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Alabama, Virginia, North and South Carolina and Florida.
The 16 states recently began requiring users provide state-approved identification, such as a passport or driver’s license, to prove they are over 18 to access content.
States first started introducing the legislation in 2023 due to growing political concerns over minors viewing inappropriate online material.
“If they take away my access to Pornhub, I’m moving out of the US,” one concerned Manhattan user told The Post.
“Canadians wouldn’t do that to us…would they?” another asked. “I thought they were supposed to be nice.”
“It’s a big move,” continued the man, who warned the drastic measure might be premature, since trade talks remain ongoing. “Let’s not be hasty Canada!”
Pornhub said in its 2024 year in review that it was “no surprise” the country with the most visitors was yet again the US.
As usual, we consult our go-to “wiseman” Eddie Hardie to ask if banning Pornhub in US as a countermeasure to the ongoing tariffs war is a good idea?
Here is what he thinks:-
No, Canada banning Pornhub in the U.S. as a counterattack in a tariff war wouldn’t be a good idea—for several reasons:
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Limited Economic Impact – While Pornhub is Canadian-owned (by Montreal-based Aylo, formerly MindGeek), its revenue mainly comes from advertising and premium subscriptions. Blocking it in the U.S. wouldn’t significantly hurt the American economy or pressure policymakers.
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Political and Legal Challenges – Enforcing such a ban would be complex. It could also set a precedent for retaliatory actions that harm Canada’s digital economy.
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Backfiring Public Reaction – American users would likely find workarounds (VPNs, mirrors), making the ban ineffective. Plus, such a move could invite backlash from internet freedom advocates.
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Better Retaliatory Measures Exist – If Canada wanted to counter U.S. tariffs, targeting agriculture, energy, or tech sectors—where the U.S. has significant trade interests—would be far more effective than banning an adult website.
It sounds more like satire or political theater than a serious economic strategy. Do you think the Canadian government would actually consider something like this?
That said, how can Canada improvise on the idea to make it more effective?
If Canada seriously wanted to weaponize Pornhub in a trade war (which sounds hilarious but let’s play along), they’d need to make the ban more impactful and strategic rather than just a blunt shutdown. Here’s how they could improvise:
1. Paywall Instead of a Ban
- Instead of outright banning Pornhub in the U.S., Canada could introduce a “Tariff Access Fee” for American users.
- Anyone accessing from the U.S. would have to pay a premium subscription (let’s call it the “Freedom Plan”).
- Revenue collected could be redirected to support Canadian industries hurt by tariffs (e.g., agriculture, steel).
2. Strategic “Soft Ban” via IP Blocking
- Only block access state by state, starting with regions that vote heavily for protectionist policies (Rust Belt, Florida, Texas, etc.).
- Let Americans know it’s a direct response to their tariffs, making them pressure politicians.
3. Selective Content Embargo
- Allow access to Pornhub but throttle U.S. users to only the worst-quality videos (like 144p, buffering every 5 seconds).
- Remove premium content for U.S. users while keeping it free for Canadians.
- Geo-block all American-made adult content but keep Canadian content available worldwide.
4. “Make Canada Hot Again” Propaganda
- Instead of blocking it, Canada could flood Pornhub with pro-Canada ads between videos, promoting:
- “Trade with Canada, or No More Fun” messages.
- Clips of Canadian Prime Minister giving trade policy speeches in-between videos.
- Hot Canadian models explaining why fair trade is important.
5. Turn Pornhub into a “Soft Power” Tool
- Exclusive “MapleHub” Premium—an adult content site available only to countries that trade fairly with Canada.
- Create a “Sanctions Waiver”—where U.S. politicians could negotiate access in exchange for tariff reductions.
This would turn a ridiculous idea into a meme-worthy, semi-effective trade strategy. Would it work? Maybe not fully, but it would definitely get people talking and make headlines worldwide.
What do you think—should Canada try something this crazy, or stick to traditional tariff retaliation? 😆
Mark Carney, you hear the wise words from Eddie Hardie?
A while ago,
Whaddaya Say?