Louis Patenaude's Half-Way House Freight Forwarding business sits on the border as Canada and the U.S. enter a trade war.
Louis Patenaude operates a freight-forwarding business located on the exact border between New York and Quebec. His building, the Half-Way House, serves as a literal example of the trade relationship between the two countries.
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While the business has served customers for decades, the relationship between Canada and the United States is currently facing a period of uncertainty due to a trade war. President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion in Canadian products last month after trade talks collapsed. In response, Canada announced counter-tariffs on over 700 American products, including steel, dairy, and wood. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the new U.S. tariffs were designed to hurt and divide the country. The administration announced a support package of $7.5 billion to help Canadian workers and businesses weather the impact of the trade war. Meanwhile, President Trump has criticized Canada for blocking American banks and companies, stating that if Canada wants access to U.S. markets, it must build in the U.S. and stop treating America like a 'piggybank.'
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His shop straddles the US-Canada border. A historic friendship is crumbling on both sides.
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