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Trade Deadline Tensions at the Border | Montpelier News
The U.S. and Canada are racing against a Wednesday deadline to finalize a trade deal, with President Trump threatening 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods—including hockey sticks and tongue depressors. Tensions are mounting as Canadians grow frustrated, evidenced by a petition with nearly 220,000 signatures demanding the U.S. ambassador’s recall. Businesses in border states like Vermont fear economic fallout, worried about rising prices and lost revenue from Canadian shoppers. Communities built on cross-border commerce are especially vulnerable, and all eyes are on whether diplomacy…
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