Should Windsor remove all U.S. flags?

At the foot of the Ambassador Bridge, a Canadian and U.S. flag fly side-by-side as a symbol of past partnership and peace.

However, amid an ongoing trade war and escalating tensions, the placement of the stars and stripes in Canada has been heavily debated.

In Mississauga, the city has opted to remove American flags and instead replace them with Canadian flags.

The move could prove to be trickier in Windsor, where ties to neighbour Detroit, Mich., run deep.

When U.S. President Donald Trump first implemented tariffs on Canadian goods before a brief pause, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens indicated the city would not remove the Old Glory.

On Sunday afternoon, CTV News walked the Windsor Riverfront to ask residents whether the red, white and blue still deserves a place in the city.

“They’re our neighbours, they’re our friends. I have nothing against the American flag or the Canadian flag. I personally wish we had more Canadian flags down here, but I have no problem seeing an American flag anywhere on Canadian soil,” said John Hilt.

Many people we spoke with noted the removal of the flag sends the wrong message to visitors rather than the U.S. President.

“I think there’s a difference between Trump and Detroit, and concerning our U.S. neighbours to the north here, with respect to them, I would still have the American flags being flown,” Michael Learn told CTV News.

While some people did approve of the removal of U.S. flags given the political landscape, they opted not to speak on camera.

Watch the video above to see more on how Windsorites view the city flying U.S. flags.