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From Alaska to Maine, communities that border Canada worry U.S. tariffs come at a personal cost


Published on 2025-03-02 13:00:50 - MSN
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  • The 25% tariff on most imported Canadian goods that President Trump's plans to impose Tuesday has touched off a range of emotions along the world's longest international border.

The article discusses the economic and personal impacts of U.S. tariffs on communities along the U.S.-Canada border. These tariffs, part of broader trade disputes, have led to increased costs for goods and materials, affecting local businesses and residents in states like Alaska, Maine, and others. For instance, in Maine, the lobster industry has been hit hard as Canadian buyers face higher costs due to retaliatory tariffs from Canada. Similarly, in Alaska, where trade with Canada is significant, the tariffs disrupt long-standing economic relationships, causing concern over job losses and increased prices for consumers. The piece highlights how these trade policies, while aimed at protecting domestic industries, inadvertently strain cross-border relationships and local economies, with residents feeling the personal cost through higher prices and reduced economic activity.

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