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Border Tensions Threaten Point Roberts' Economy and Families

5/22/2025

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Brian Calder, a dual citizen from Point Roberts, Washington, voices alarm over the widening rift between the U.S. and Canada fueled by Trump's policies. As the town, dependent on Canadian visitors, grapples with economic decline, families feel the strain of separation, and local businesses suffer steep sales drops amid fears of border detentions.

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Story summary

Brian Calder, a dual citizen from Point Roberts, Washington, voices alarm over the widening rift between the U.S. and Canada fueled by Trump's policies. As the town, dependent on Canadian visitors, grapples with economic decline, families feel the strain of separation, and local businesses suffer steep sales drops amid fears of border detentions.