"Local demand for Loughran's cake and pastries, however, has not made up for a dramatic slump in tourist spending, triggered by a now year-long boycott by Lewiston's northern neighbours."
"I'm angry that the Canadians don't want to come here any more. And I don't blame them. I was thinking yesterday, I wish I didn't live in this country, because I don't like it anymore."
Aimee Loughran, owner of Just Desserts in Lewiston, NY, faces a 30% revenue drop due to a decline in Canadian tourists. The boycott stems from U.S. tariffs and immigration fears. Local businesses, including antique shops, report significant sales declines, with some owners expressing frustration and hopelessness about the future. The once-thriving tourist town is struggling as Canadians avoid spending in Lewiston, impacting the livelihoods of local entrepreneurs and their families.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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