According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, there were 240 ships and tugs that went through the Soo Locks between March 25, 2024, and Jan. 16, 2025. During that time, there were 3,651 total locks.

Algoma Steel is the biggest employer in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Right across the border, the economy in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., relies heavily on Canadian tourism — meaning punishing U.S. steel and ...