US communities on Canada border fear personal cost of Trump’s tariffs
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Trump’s tariffs alarm residents of US-Canada border towns
- US President Donald Trump's planned tariffs on Canadian goods, and Canada's retaliatory tariffs, are causing concern in border communities.
- Businesses and residents in interconnected towns along the US-Canada border fear economic hardship and strained relations.
- Industries like agriculture, energy, and manufacturing, which rely on cross-border trade, are particularly vulnerable.
- Concerns range from increased prices on essential goods and building materials to reduced tourism and cross-border shopping.
- Some border residents are calling for exemptions from the tariffs, highlighting their unique interdependence with Canadian neighbors.