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Local Duty-Free Sales Plummet 30% Amid Trade Tensions

3/27/2025

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Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff is sounding the alarm as local duty-free businesses face a staggering 30% drop in sales amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S. This downturn is hitting shops hard, prompting the Border Mayors Alliance to call for urgent federal assistance. Nearby Point Roberts, Washington, is also reeling, with businesses suffering from plummeting sales and tourism.

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Story summary

Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff is sounding the alarm as local duty-free businesses face a staggering 30% drop in sales amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S. This downturn is hitting shops hard, prompting the Border Mayors Alliance to call for urgent federal assistance. Nearby Point Roberts, Washington, is also reeling, with businesses suffering from plummeting sales and tourism.