After a wild few days, the U.S. tariffs are on pause.  Canada has avoided the measures, for now, but the threat still hangs over the country. 

The uncertainty has residents in Canada’s border cities on edge.  In communities where thousands of people cross the Canada-US border to go to work each day, a trade war could mean economic devastation.  

In response to the crisis, mayors of border communities from coast to coast have come together to form the Border Mayors Alliance.

Host David Smith speaks with Windsor, Ontario Mayor Drew Dilkens, Chair of the Border Mayors Alliance, about how the situation is already impacting people who live along the 49th parallel.

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