Amid tariffs, Canada boosts security in Buffalo area

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Amid the threat of tariffs from the Trump administration, the Canadian government is boosting security at the border.The Ministry of Transportation has set up a checkpoint for commercial trucks looking for anything suspicious. The checkpoint is on the Peace Bridge as trucks leave Buffalo and head into Fort Erie.In addition to this, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said it has boosted patrols at the border as well. A law enforcement source said Canadian patrols have been