The calls for a shopping boycott today, in protest of the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu and students, have been met with a series of reactions. Ministers were out shopping to support the vendors. Criticisms of the decision also came from the business world. AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik shared the visit to vendors under the title “good business.” Trade Minister Ömer Bolat was also seen shopping in Ankara. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya was shopping too, stating, “We will continue to stand by our vendors.” CHP Leader Özgür Özel mentioned that boycotting is a constitutional right, saying, “We supported the one-day boycott call for the arrested students, we will participate in the boycott today, and tomorrow we will win back the hearts of those vendors.” President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey, Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, stated that companies should not be involved in political debates. Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that targeting companies that contribute to production, employment, and investment with boycott calls is wrong. He noted that companies should be kept out of political discussions. Bendevi Palandöken, President of the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen, expressed gratitude to Minister Bolat for visiting vendors and supporting them. Palandöken highlighted the need to support vendors and craftsmen working against economic difficulties and not disrupt trade. Erdal Bahçıvan, President of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry Board, underscored the importance of adhering to democracy and laws for the benefit of the country rather than disrupting the balances in production and trade. Şekib Avdagiç, President of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, urged against jeopardizing Turkey’s companies, economy, and the production accumulation created by the sacrifices of 86 million citizens. Gürsel Baran, President of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce Board, cautioned that boycotting would be like planting a mine under the potential of local and national production, trade, employment, and tax revenues. Warned about the risks that could pose to the economic independence of firms that create production and employment. Mahmut Asmalı, President of the Independent Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association (MÜSİAD), criticized the boycott decision, stating, “It is a clear attempt to weaken our local and national capital and pave the way for global capital.”