There’s a new buzz in town as some Canadians rally around a unique idea to send a message to the United States amidst ongoing trade tensions. In a bold move, a proposal has surfaced to block Americans’ access to Pornhub, the Canadian-owned adult content platform, which is notably the most visited website in the nation.
This intriguing concept originated from comedian Matthew Puzhitsky, who humorously suggested that such an action could serve as “Canada’s nuclear weapon” in the trade war. In a conversation with The New York Post, Puzhitsky quipped, “If Canada could ban Pornhub in the states, we win the trade war.” [Read more](https://nypost.com/2025/03/15/world-news/canada-has-nuclear-weapon-in-trade-war-ban-pornhub-in-us/).
“If Canada could ban Pornhub in the states, we win the trade war.”
— Matthew Puzhitsky
March 15, 2025
Following Puzhitsky’s lighthearted suggestion, the idea has gained momentum, evolving into a full-fledged petition on Change.org. This petition encourages Canadians to prompt their government to consider blocking Pornhub access in the U.S. as a tactical response to the tariff disputes. Interested individuals can view and sign the petition [here](https://www.change.org/p/urge-canadian-authorities-to-block-pornhub-access-from-the-usa-during-tariff-dispute).
The petition elaborates:
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.
While Pornhub boasts a substantial American user base, accounting for nearly 40% of its traffic according to their 2020 Annual Insights Report, this proposed ban aims to highlight the power dynamics influenced by digital platforms in trade negotiations.
The petition has not yet garnered significant support, with only a few hundred signatures collected so far. Meanwhile, Pornhub continues to face challenges in the U.S., as numerous states have enacted laws mandating age verification for content access.
Notably, the adult film industry has been on alert since October, launching campaigns against former President Donald Trump and conservative forces over concerns of a potential industry crackdown.
‘Hands Off My Porn’: Adult Film Industry Launches Campaign Against Trump Over Rumored Industry Crackdown
— Source
October 2024
