Business and community leaders are bracing as well for the impact the tariffs will have on the region, not to mention also dealing with the anger of Canadians who feel they are being unfairly targeted by the United States.
Ward Lumber in Jay is among the businesses across the North Country & Adirondacks now bracing for higher prices due to the tariffs. Ward purchases much of its framing timber from Canada, and is expecting the price to go up by 25% in the coming weeks.