You can add Mayor Jim Watson's name to the growing list of intended no-shows for this year's July 4 celebrations at the U.S. ambassador's residence.
With the current trade tensions between Canada and the U.S., Watson has declined an invitation to one of the biggest diplomatic events of the year.
Thousands usually attend the party in Rockliffe Park, but this year might be a tad different after the Trump administration dished out steep tariffs on steel and aluminum to Canada, and has threatened more.
Ottawa is set to impose retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. this sunday.