It is possible for a stronger U.S. dollar to offset some of the costs, but most economic modeling shows tariffs will effectively amount to billions of dollars in tax hikes nationwide. Along the border, the reality is that prices were already rising in anticipation of Trump’s announcement, and much more disruption now looms.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the country would impose tariffs on “external” agricultural products, effective from 2nd April. Trump’s latest threat to introduce trade barriers on imported goods was made in a post on his official Truth Social account.

Trump’s tariffs alarm residents of US-Canada border towns - Those living along the border fear economic hardship and strained relations with neighbors

The Pentagon is sending up to 5,050 additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border even as unlawful border crossings have sharply fallen in recent weeks. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved orders on Friday to further militarize the U.S. southern border with Mexico, officials said.

The Pentagon has ordered up to 3,000 active-duty troops to the southern border as it looks to increase the United States’ border sovereignty. The military buildup comes as the Trump administration increases pressure on Mexico to address cartel activity and with President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on Mexico set to go into effect Tuesday.