Rather than a trade war, the small American city of Port Angeles is hoping to trade playful jibes with its Victoria neighbours instead.

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But with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods and his repeated calls for Canada to become a 51st state, Grello says Port Angeles is 91裸聊视频渇reaking out91裸聊视频� about the repercussions this could have on their much-treasured relationship with Victoria.

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Connected by Black Ball Ferry Line91裸聊视频檚 MV Coho for over six decades, the Washington city jokes it is the lost American suburb of Victoria, says Grello, developing over time an important economic and cultural connection.

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According to a 2019 study commissioned by Black Ball, the Coho generates $64 million a year for Port Angeles, with around 600 jobs reliant on the connection.

The economic connection between the two cities is never more obvious than when the Coho is dry-docked, says Grello, who notes the ferry is currently undergoing annual maintenance and will have been out of action for five weeks when it returns.

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So when passengers from Victoria disembark from the Coho91裸聊视频檚 first sailing of the year on Feb. 20, they will be greeted by an enthusiastic Port Angeles welcome party waving Canadian flags, dressed in red and white.

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Some waterfront district businesses will be offering discounts to Canadians who show their passport or driver's licence.

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With some Canadians boycotting travel to the U.S. in response to Trump's tariff threats, Grello says he understands Port Angeles' gesture won't change the minds of those who have chosen to break away from the States.

Instead, he hopes when the dust eventually settles, people will remember Port Angeles' show of solidarity.

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