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Montana’s Trade Tensions with Canada | Butte News
Tensions between the U.S. and Canada are heating up after new tariffs hit Canadian dairy, lumber, and whiskey — sparking concern in Montana, where trade with Canada fuels half its exports and dominates imports like oil and gas. While immediate consumer impact is minimal since key imports remain tariff-free, business leaders warn long-term instability could derail economic growth. With threats of escalating tariffs on both sides and tourism already slipping as fewer Canadians cross the border, this dispute may be just the beginning — and its ripple effects could grow deeper as negotiations…
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