On July 20, President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods, from dairy and alcohol to motor vehicles to building materials like plywood, kitchen cabinets, and cement. They’ll take effect August 19 unless the countries strike a deal before that date.
At our reporting partner North Country Public Radio (NCPR) reporter Richard Haller spoke with New Yorkers struggling to figure out what it means for their futures.
NCPR is the member-supported public radio network serving as the primary NPR member station for the Adirondacks, the St. Lawrence Valley, the Champlain Valley, and the Thousand Islands region. NCPR operates a network of over 30 transmitters and translators covering northern New York, western Vermont, and parts of southeastern Ontario and Quebec. You can find the full broadcast schedule, become a member, or listen to their live stream directly on the North Country Public Radio website.
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Photo: Lumber yard at JP Building Supply in Rensselaer Falls (photo by Richard Haller).
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