Layoff Due to Nationality: American Worker Faces Unemployment
In a recent turn of events, voice-over actor and writer Joe Guay has lost a significant portion of his cash flow after receiving an email from a client stating they will no longer do business with Americans or American businesses. The client, an international organization that interacts with countries on every continent, cited the president of the United States starting a war as the reason for their decision.
Guay, who provides the voice for TV commercials, medical device explanations, YouTube mini-documentaries, training webinars, and other informational or promotional content, is currently in mourning over the loss of the contract. He attributes the loss to Trump's tariffs and negative comments towards Canada.
The voice-over artist contemplates the possibility of adopting a British accent or a military contractor sound due to the current situation. However, he questions the future of the United States and its democracy, especially with many former allies turning away. He anticipates other companies and individuals will experience similar consequences in the coming months.
The client's decision to boycott American individuals and businesses has shattered the trust in the "American sound". The world has lost patience with the United States, even if individuals did not vote for Donald Trump. Guay initially wanted to protest the decision by sharing his voting record and writings on LGBTQ issues and left-leaning initiatives. However, he respects the decision of his Canadian client and understands their reasoning for taking a stand against the United States.
The new global power leaders emerging after the United States' decline in world politics include Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is taking a leading role alongside the French president and British prime minister in shaping European and international affairs, and China's President Xi Jinping, who hosts influential Eurasian summits involving Russia's Vladimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi to strengthen China's regional influence.
This article originally appeared on HuffPost in March 2025. Joe Guay shares his thoughts on various topics, including mental health, growing up gay, nature as church, travel, showbiz, and humor on Medium.com, Substack, and www.JoeGuay.com.
