Tariffs, economy, focus for Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma federal election candidates

Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma can be particularly vulnerable to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Situated at the heart of the Great Lakes and bordering the United States, tariffs have created a heightened awareness about the vulnerability of the region’s steel and agriculture industries. The long-term effects of tariffs for Canadian steel – and other products – headed to the U.S. could be painful for the local and regional economy, experts agree. Candidates seeking t