Economic Blackout
| Economic Blackout | ||
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| Part of Protests against the second presidency of Donald Trump | ||
| Date | February 28, 2025
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| Methods | Boycotts | |
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| Lead figures | ||
John Schwarz | ||
| thepeoplesunionusa | ||
The Economic Blackout refers to a series of 24-hour consumer spending boycotts that took place on February 28, 2025, in the United States, with planned boycotts for future dates including March 28. Organized by The People's Union USA activist group, the protest encouraged Americans to refrain from making any purchases for an entire day. The initiative aimed to challenge the influence of major corporations and wealthy individuals on working-class Americans, with many boycotters joining to protest the current Trump administration's rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. While the boycott gained significant attention on social media platforms, its measurable economic impact was regarded by economic analysts as inconclusive.