Trump's trade policies are negatively impacting US-Canada border towns. Canadian cross-border travel has plummeted by 17%, with car trips down almost 32%, hurting businesses reliant on Canadian tourism. Restaurants and duty-free shops are experiencing significant sales drops, as Canadians opt to "buy Canadian." This economic downturn follows the previous impact of Covid-19 border closures, creating a double hit for these interconnected communities.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.