Full court press: Ontario cities look for ways to fight Donald Trumps trade war [Video]

On Friday, a group of mayors from border towns across Canada issued a plea to higher levels of government, asking for help for their communities as the threat of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump had caused them to see traffic through their towns dwindle.

One of the group was Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley, who earlier in the week had issued a letter to council members, which asked them to consider removing U.S. flags from municipal facilities.

In his letter, Bradley said that he felt it was highly inappropriate for the American flag to be flying in municipal venues such as local hockey arenas as the U.S. government makes mention of turning Canada into the 51^st state.

“While many of us have cross-border friendships and respect for Americans individually, this action cannot be allowed to stand,” the letter read. “I recommend thot all American flags be removed from municipal lands in …