It’s been a strange fall in two of New York State’s westernmost counties, Niagara and Erie, on the Canadian border.
Far fewer Canadians are crossing into New York to enjoy the changing foliage and the region’s plentiful vineyards and orchards.
This is not entirely unexpected: Canadians have been scarce at cultural attractions, sporting events and shopping malls in the area since President Trump threatened Canada with tariffs two weeks into his second administration (following through on those threats March 4), and spoke of adding the country as the 51st state.
