In the northwestern corner of Washington, he lies, however, committed to the United States depends on the good intention of Canada to the point that a strain President Donald Trump’s definition war There is no escape – in the only grocery store, in any of the three restaurants, and to measure many residents who have not voted in his favor.

Local population and visitors are both in Point Roberts, Washington, are increasingly concerned about how to embody this extraordinary border cityThe interconnection between the two countriesIt can survive the birth of hostility on both sides.

“This was really destroyed,” said Tamra Hansen, a resident of Roberts for a long time and the business of her eyes with her tears, describing two restaurants on the edge of the abyss. “If we do not get support from Canadians, this city will die.”

It is known as the “geographical stranger” since the border has been drawn with Canada in 1846, and this is called a 5 square mile society-it is nevertheless because it is completely separate from America from the mainland-surrounded by water from three aspects. Its only connection is with Canada and takes one crossing on the border and about 25 miles north by car to reach the center of Vancouver, British Columbia; Or two border crossings and about 25 miles across Canada to re -insert the United States along the Bay of the border.

The beaches, marina, golf course and long -distance walking paths have made a point from Aziza, but today the local population says that the work was not worse than ever. Canadian visitors reside far away and some American residents say they were harassed on their nationality.

Christopher Carlton, president of Roberts fire, said that Point Roberts is one of the last natural gemstones that the United States has not touched, but the coherent society with no parked lights is now threatened by politicians who know nothing about their way of life.

“We need to take care of each other and have a blessing for each other and do not allow people who do not even know that we are present to disrupt the relationships that we have now.”

Tensions between the United States and CanadaIt rose to an unprecedented level in the modern era thanksTrump outside, outsideThe threat over the past two months to put taxes on a long list of goods that pass through the border. In response, I promised CanadaRevenge definitions.

For a country that may be proud to be gentle, polite and loyal, the Canadians do not hide their disgust for Trump’s polarization speech, especially concealment with the US President’s claim that Canada could be “” can be Canada “Country 51“

Mark Nicholasuk said he refuses to go to our mainland, but he describes Point Roberts as a unique exception because the border here never felt the actual gap of Canadians like him who grew up on his visit.

Most real estate owners here from Canada, and many population of 1,000 years have a double citizenship. Once the prosperous hunting city is now the leading industry, according to American statistics data, is retail – mainly driven by tourism due to the number of holiday properties. The non -listed Whatscom County community is often home to retirees, although there are seven students this year – nicknamed “Borders” – in the only public school.

Nicholasuk, who lives in the Vancouver, BC, said he hopes to help maintain the Roberts International Market open by shopping there, given that management reports decrease by 20 % to 30 %. It depends on the only grocery store for Roberts to be able to cook in his vacation’s home because US habits do not allow raw meat to enter its borders, for example, so he must buy it in the city.

“Nobody wants to see this place closed,” said Nikolanichuk. “If this place continues, where will American citizens eat? Where will they get their food?”

Many at a point Roberts do not blame Canadians for their contempt for Trump’s sovereign threat. Instead, there is a deep sorrow for both sides.

Hansen, a dual citizen, said: “We have always faced it, which is illogical because the United States will now suffer,” said Hansen, a dual citizen. “I definitely feel the Canadian people at this time because they got their back on the wall, really, and they have to take revenge.”

Like many local population, Larry, the owner of Liquor Lockor Larry, is angry at Trump Willm the President of Point Roberts’s economic problems. The 75 -year -old said he could not even think about retirement because of the economy. Its alcohol store decreased by 40 % in sales last month.

“This is because of our elected president, who really does not care about the ordinary man and the conflicts we have to go through,” Musselwhite said. “It greatly affects how my life lives.”

About 75 % of the Roberts Precinct Point for a presidential candidate, unlike Trump, is a higher percentage of whatcom as well as the participation rate at the state level, according to the election results for 2024.

Local residents say that one of the most frustrated things is a dreamI started suddenly and stoppedCreate an unstable flow of changes to customs. Population who crosses the border often several times a day leaves them not sure whether they will be surprised by a new punishment.

This fear of unexpected tariff fees made people care about buying things at the Roberts point – if they come to the city at all.

Hugh Wilson, a real estate agent who also runs many local Airbnb Lists, the aforementioned real estate has seen more cancellation than recently.

“No one is sure of the rules on any one day here,” Wilson said. “Border agents are doing the best of their power to stay on a permanent knowledge and transfer that to us as ordinary people crossing the border.”

With no end on the horizon, there are also great risks of fear that the conflict can escalate with Canada that may impose definitions on water andelectricityIt provides the guidance of Roberts, or even completely turning off the facilities.

“If it becomes more brutal, they can cut the water just like this, or strength,” said Brian Caldr, a fourth -generation who was the head of the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce. “This depends only on the extent of the confrontation by the Trump office.”

Caldr said that they are an illusion of other city leaders trying to adhere to the help of the British Prime Minister in Colombia and the ruler of Washington State. He said that the local province of whatscom had abandoned this community away at the time of the crisis.

Gaid Holmes, a provincial spokesman, said they are communicating with the Congress delegation in Washington State in the capital to address the rapid deterioration in the United States and Canada’s relations, which particularly affected Point Roberts.

“I understand that people want us to do more, but it is really difficult to determine the meaningful things that the boycott government can do to change this dynamic at the international level,” Holmes said in an email.

For Hansen, she asks herself about the amount she can lose personally while running the place of breakfast at Saltwateer Cafe and a restaurant called The Pier. It has 15 payment employees, but the work decreased by 55 % in February compared to last year. There were times when the bar was not up to $ 100 a day.

“There are some companies that are separated from work now and we are talking,” Hansen said. “It is very emotional for me because I care about everyone who lives here.”

This story was originally shown on Fortune.com

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