https://www.mtpr.org/tags/jacob-starner Jacob Starner en-US Montana Public Radio Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:48:26 GMT https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2026-04-24/economic-turmoil-is-keeping-canadians-away-from-montanas-rural-businesses Business owners in rural Montana say inflation and high fuel prices, combined with the Canadian tourism slump is hitting their bottom lines. The Montana Department of Commerce reports Canadian spending in the state dropped nearly 20 percent between 2024 and 2025. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:48:26 GMT https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2026-04-24/economic-turmoil-is-keeping-canadians-away-from-montanas-rural-businesses Edward F. O'Brien