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Canadian U.S. Crossings Plummet, Duty-Free Sales Collapse

3/18/2025

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Canadian trips to the U.S. have plummeted, with almost 500,000 fewer crossings in February alone, the lowest since April 2022. Rising U.S. tariffs and political strife are to blame, leading duty-free shops to suffer an alarming 80% drop in sales. In response, Canadian leaders are urging citizens to explore local travel options.

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Story summary

Canadian trips to the U.S. have plummeted, with almost 500,000 fewer crossings in February alone, the lowest since April 2022. Rising U.S. tariffs and political strife are to blame, leading duty-free shops to suffer an alarming 80% drop in sales. In response, Canadian leaders are urging citizens to explore local travel options.