Trump’s attacks on Canadians are hurting Maine’s border economies

By: James Myall

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: January 5, 2026

Words: 665

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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New analysis of federal and state data by the Maine Center for Economic Policy shows the number of Canadians visiting Maine has plummeted since President Donald Trump’s inauguration and as a result economic activity in Maine’s border communities has shrunk significantly.

This commentary was originally published by the Maine Center for Economic Policy.

Since last January, Trump has made a number of antagonistic moves towards Canada, from imposing …

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