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Border Policy Research Institute @bpri.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Upcoming event! The Future of Borders with Laurie Trautman and @edwardalden.bsky.social Saturday, Feb. 7, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham Follow the link for more details 👉https://wcls.libcal.com/event/15670761

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Border Policy Research Institute @bpri.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

As we enter 2026, there are many reflections to be made about the last year's shift in CB travel in our region. Border crossings from Canadians into Whatcom County in 2025 decreased 36% from the previous year. As with all our infographics, you can find them here 👉https://bpri.wwu.edu/infographics

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Border Policy Research Institute @bpri.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Please join us as Laurie Trautman, Ginny Broadhurst, @sharonshewmake.bsky.social, @uscanada-sands.bsky.social and Derek Moscato discuss how increased tensions are impacting our cross-border region and the efforts to overcome them. When: Online, June 11 at 4pm PT foundation.wwu.edu/event/trust-...

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Border Policy Research Institute @bpri.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

We've been hearing about drops in Canadians crossing the border in the Cascade Gateway in 2025. The data tells us that we're seeing a significant drop in SB Canadian travelers so far. This has numerous implications for our local border communities. Take a look at BPRI's newest infographic below 👇

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Border Policy Research Institute @bpri.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

If the trade war continues - and for how long - remains tbd. But the fact is- Americans flipping the lights on is connected to electricity production in a Canada. Border states and provinces are interconnected. This uncertainty impacts every aspect of daily life for many on both sides of the border.

cross-border electricity between Canada and the US

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Border Policy Research Institute @bpri.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

The third installment from our #BPRI #Trade infographic series focuses on #aerospace. In Seattle & Montreal aerospace leads to economic growth and innovation. Just like cars in the Detroit-Windsor region, planes and parts are traded between us and allow us to travel around the world.

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Border Policy Research Institute @bpri.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Here is our next infographic trying to provide some context for how the #tariffs and counter-tariffs might impact Washington's economy (and you if you like our craft brews!)

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Border Policy Research Institute @bpri.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

With what appears to be imminent #tariffs - and counter tariffs - there are some place-specific ways that we'll feel the squeeze. Here in the NW corner of Washington, raspberries are one of them. #BPRI will be releasing a series of these infographics to put some context to the numbers for #Cascadia

infographic with facts and figures about raspberry trade in Washington

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Border Policy Research Institute @bpri.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

New Launch! Trade in the Borderlands examines the depth and breadth of Canada-US border region's economic relationships, check it out here: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5f9d... @andybissonnette.bsky.social @bittybeetz.bsky.social

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Border Policy Research Institute @bpri.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

BPRI will be launching an interactive platform that examines the broader relationship between Canada and the United States together with regional analyses of trade relationships along the border. Stay tuned for more. Want to learn more about what Canada and the US trade? Check this out!

Tree map graphs showing imports from Canada to the US by sector of activity, and US exports to Canada in 2023.

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Border Policy Research Institute @bpri.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Director of BPRI Laurie Trautman was invited to share her expertise and experience working with organizations and initiatives in the #Cascadia region to advance #cross-border #cooperation. Thank you to the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social for hosting such an informative forum on cross-border governance.

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Border Policy Research Institute @bpri.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Great Panel on bridges and regions at the Future #Borders Coalition summit in Washington D.C.

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