Border towns in the U.S. and Canada are experiencing significant challenges due to the ongoing trade war initiated by the U.S. administration. Local businesses in towns such as Windsor and Detroit are facing severe repercussions, with a notable decline in cross-border traffic due to tariffs and increased tensions. Duty-free shops report fears of closure as Canadian consumers boycott U.S. products in response to the trade measures. Business travelers are also expressing rising anxiety as reports of harassment and delays at the border surface. The decline in southbound traffic has hit various sectors, particularly Canadian truckers and local enterprises in border communities like Calais and Ogdensburg, leading to a slower tourism season and economic uncertainty.