In the charming American village at the forefront of Trump's conflict with Canada

In the charming American village at the forefront of Trump's conflict with Canada, relationships are fraying.

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Residents of a quaint Alaskan town are experiencing the strain of broken friendships and economic setbacks following Donald Trump's imposition of significant import tariffs and his threats to undermine Canada's sovereignty.

Skagway, a historic Gold Rush town located in the southeastern part of the Alaskan Panhandle, has a population of just over 1,200 individuals.

The local economy is predominantly fueled by tourism, with Canadian visitors representing the largest segment, contributing approximately 20% of sales during Skagway's peak tourist season from June to August.

This historically significant region has long enjoyed strong connections with Canada's Yukon Territory, which lies just beyond the Skagway-Fraser Border Crossing.

The South Klondike Highway links Skagway to Whitehorse, the capital of the northwest Canadian territory, fostering robust personal and economic relationships between Alaska and Canada.

According to the Office of the US Trade Representative, Alaska exports $600 million worth of goods to Canada each year.

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However, with Trump's tariff enforcement and his claims that Canada should become the 51st state, residents of Skagway have observed increasing tensions with their Canadian neighbors.

"We are witnessing tangible impacts here in Skagway," stated Skagway Vice-Mayor Deb Potter during a meeting of the Alaskan House Resources Committee in Juneau on March 14, as reported by KKHNS.
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