Canadians Are Done With Western New York

The last few weeks have been tough for people who live, work, and play in Western New York and Southern Ontario.

Cities and towns along the American/Canadian border, such as Buffalo, Detroit, Sault Ste. Marie, International Falls, Vancouver, and others are all trying to figure out how to manage the pending trade war that is brewing between the new countries, thanks to new policies enacted by America's 47th President, Donald Trump.

Things have been so confusing for people who routinely move back and forth along the border that experts in Western New York are starting to notice a trend in the 716 that might have significant financial implications for our economy.

Canadians Are Done With Western New York

One of the great things that come with living on the international border with Canada is that Western New Yorkers and Southern Ontarians often cross the border and spend money in each other backyards. It happens so much that many Americans and Canadians own properties in the other country. However, WKBW-TV has recently noted a trend that may hurt the region as this trade war continues.

It seems that the number of Canadians selling their properties in Western New York is increasing. According to WKBW, more and more Ontarians are putting their properties for sale around the 716. Ellicottville, famous for its ski slopes and small-town feel, has seen more properties owned by Canadians hit the market than it has in a while.

This, on top of the reduction in tourism we've seen over the last few weeks, is positioning many Western New York to begin to worry about a pending economic downtown.

We'll have to wait and see if things improve, but it's not likely, as President Trump has announced that even more tariffs on Canada are coming soon.