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Federal Election: Threat of U.S. trade war critical factor for South Surrey-White Rock voters

Article content With a sweep of his arm, Tim Shum identifies his top concern ahead of Canada's federal election. Article content Article content 'Tariffs and the economy,' he says, indicating the source of his unease beyond the end of the White Rock pier, where Washington State is visible across the bay. Article content Even on the best days, when sunshine and an ocean breeze put people in a good mood, the threat of American interference is hard to ignore in South Surrey-White Rock, a border riding that could be heavily impacted by a trade war. Article content Article content Article content Canada 338, a national poll aggregator, predicts a close race in South Surrey-White Rock, as well as several other Surrey ridings, including Surrey Centre and Cloverdale-Langley City. The leaders of the two main parties have visited Surrey multiple times, with Carney making a quick stop at the White Rock waterfront last week and Poilievre popping in at a Fruiticana store on Easter Sunday. Article content About 20 per cent of Surrey's businesses, including 113 import and export businesses and 900 transportation and warehousing firms, have trade ties with the U.S., according to earlier figures shared by Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke. Those ties represent $2.8 billion in cross-border commerce each year. Article content Article content Article content 'Annexation, no way,' she said. Article content So is Lee Spencer, who paused to say he is worried about 'years of over-expenditure' by the Liberal government. Article content Robert Macdonald, a camera slung over his shoulder and a cup of ice cream in his hand, said he was disillusioned by both parties and their candidates and wants proportional representation.