The escalating trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. are causing concern in border towns like Stanstead, Que., and Derby Line, Vt. These two communities not only share a border, but also have intertwined services like fire departments, waterlines, and even the unique Haskell Library, which sits directly on the border. As the threat of increased border restrictions looms, Mayor Jody Stone is worried about the impact on the close-knit communities where people freely move back and forth across the border for work. The fear of potential lockdowns at the Haskell Library due to heightened security measures has added to the unease in the area.
With both countries implementing tariffs and counter-tariffs, the future for these border towns remains uncertain. The once seamless connection between Stanstead and Derby Line is now at risk of being disrupted by the trade tensions between the two neighboring countries. As residents and businesses in the area navigate this new reality, they are left wondering how their daily lives will be impacted by the ongoing tariff war.
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Video “US-Canada border towns afraid of tariff war impacts” was uploaded on 02/05/2025 to Youtube Channel Global News