Local business owners say Canadian tariffs are crushing them — and they want the Trump administration to back off, according to Spectrum News 1. Sen. Chuck Schumer met with frustrated shopkeepers and brewers in Watertown, including 1812 Brewing Co., which lost over $100,000 after Canada pulled its products.
Business owners say the tariffs are driving up prices and driving away customers, especially Canadian tourists. Meanwhile, the White House defends the policy, calling it a win for U.S. supply chains.
Critics say even if the tariffs end, rebuilding cross-border relationships won’t be easy.
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