In our hockey-loving country of Canada, we all know the phrase “elbows up” means a fight is about to happen on the ice. But the phrase has taken on new significance over the past few days as Canada has been hit with tariffs from the United States that could have devastating effects on our economy and relationship.

Dilkens has been mayor of Windsor since 2014, but Windsor has been on the frontlines of Canada-U.S. relations for the entirety of its existence, through war and peace, boom and bust.

President Donald Trump sparked a trade war just after midnight on Tuesday with three of the country's biggest trading partners – including Canada – that could have long-lasting effects on Americans, according to experts.