The Flathead Valley had been a destination for Albertans for decades. But the pandemic, the increasing cost of living in Montana and now the threat of a trade war have taken a toll.

While officials say they cannot elaborate on border operations, federal data show arrests by the Spokane Border Patrol Sector have ramped up under the second Trump Administration.

Southern Alberta residents living along the Canada-U.S. border have seen increased activity along the boundary since new security measures from both Canada and Alberta were implemented. The suite of measures were introduced after U.

United States tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports took effect on Tuesday. The levies, set at 25 percent by US President Donald Trump, have been followed by the doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20 percent. Levies on Canadian energy are limited to 10 percent.

MONTANA - New tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, including a 25% tariff on lumber, are drawing attention to our local lumber companies in Montana. The Trump administration is

As a 25% tariff was imposed Tuesday on Canada and Mexico, impacts will spread nationally, especially Montana. Montanans weigh in on how these tariffs will specifically impact the consumer.

A lot of commerce flows across the 545 miles of border between Montana and Canada. With promised 25% tariffs going into effect Tuesday, locals

Canadian leaders have pledged retaliatory efforts against tariffs imposed by President Trump, such as blocking electricity exports.

The 25% tariff on most imported Canadian goods that President Donald Trump’s plans to impose Tuesday has touched off a range of emotions along the world’s longest international border.

With prices down on crops and prices rising for necessary items like fertilizer, new tariffs could make turning a profit even more difficult for Montana farmers.

President Trump issued additional tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China three of America’s largest trading partners. It’s move that’s raised concerns in Montana agricultural circles.

As a 25% tariff was imposed Tuesday on Canada and Mexico, impacts will spread nationally, especially Montana. Montanans weigh in on how these tariffs will specifically impact the consumer.