罗伯茨点面临经济压力,因为美国征收关税,而加拿大游客对当地企业的打击较少。 Point Roberts faces economic strain as U.S. tariffs and fewer Canadian visitors hit local businesses.

罗伯茨点是一个严重依赖加拿大企业和游客的美国小社区,由于贸易紧张和进口材料成本上涨,正面临经济挑战。 Point Roberts, a small U.S. community heavily reliant on Canadian businesses and tourists, is facing economic challenges due to trade tensions and increased costs of imported materials. 美国对加拿大软木木材征收20%的反倾销税,提高建筑成本,减少需求。 The U.S. has imposed a 20% anti-dumping duty on Canadian softwood lumber, raising construction costs and reducing demand. 此外,不列颠哥伦比亚省游客人数减少,导致当地商业收入大幅下降,一些企业的营业收入下降50%。 Additionally, fewer visitors from British Columbia have led to a significant decline in local business revenue, with some businesses experiencing a 50% drop. 由于这些经济压力,该镇与不列颠哥伦比亚省的密切关系,包括其公用事业,正受到压力。 The town's close ties with British Columbia, including its utilities, are under pressure due to these economic strains.