Matthew Shoemaker
Matthew Shoemaker is the current mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, a border town known for its unique relationship with its American counterpart, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Growing up in the area, he has firsthand experience of the cultural and economic ties that bind the two cities, and he frequently advocates for the interests of his community, especially in light of trade issues such as tariffs. Recently, he has been vocal about the impact of tariffs on local economies and the need for a united response among Canadians.
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Matthew Shoemaker is the Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie who criticized Chris Scott's leave of absence as unacceptable.
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Canada· 2025-10-02
Matthew Shoemaker, a former defense intelligence official, echoed that point.
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United States· 2025-08-05
Matthew Shoemaker is the mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
What our forebears built, tariffs will break. We must defend our century of prosperityCanada· 2025-06-06
Matthew Shoemaker, the mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, is advocating for a ban on financial incentives for doctor recruitment.
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Matthew Shoemaker warned that Trump risks playing into Putin's hands by allowing Russia to apply classic Soviet tactics.
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Serbia· 2025-03-30
Matthew Shoemaker is the mayor of Sault Ste. Marie and is working to broaden the city's industrial base in response to the tariff situation.
In the hot seat: Algoma Steel faces dual pressures of electric arc furnace rollout while fighting Trump tariff turmoilCanada· 2025-03-29
Shoemaker warned that Trump risks playing into Putin's hands by allowing Russia to employ classic Soviet tactics.
Analiza razgovora Putina i Trampa o Ukrajini: Amerika rizikuje da upadne u istorijsku zamkuSerbia· 2025-03-19Matthew Shoemaker is a former U.S. intelligence official who commented on Donald Trump's negotiations with Vladimir Putin.
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Lithuania· 2025-03-19Matthew Shoemaker, the current mayor of the Sault, grew up camping in Brimley, Mich., with his family.
Opinion: The view from the Sault on this tariff stupidityCanada· 2025-03-08