This editorial was originally published by The Seattle Times and was distributed by the Associated Press.

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On a Friday in September, more than 100 Americans boarded boats in the San Juans and set sail for British Columbia’s Salt Spring Island. The flotilla had a simple goal: to connect with their island neighbors that happen to be separated by an international border. A three-day festival spurred conversation and sparked new friendships.

In a time when President Donald Trump’s trade war has pushed the United States and Canada apart, the flotilla brought Canadians and Americans together. It showed that grassroots efforts can enhance the deeply cross-stitched cultural ties between the U.S. and Canada.

The Canadians of Salt Spring, for their part, were happy to oblige a request from th

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