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Canada-Michigan Border Crossings Plummet Amid Trade Tensions

5/17/2025

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Traffic from Canada to Port Huron, Michigan, has plummeted, with crossings falling from 66,000 in February 2024 to just 53,000 a year later. This sharp decline, fueled by trade tensions and tariffs, has left local businesses like Cheap Charlie’s restaurant reeling, highlighting the profound economic impact on the community as Canadians shy away from crossing the border.

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Story summary

Traffic from Canada to Port Huron, Michigan, has plummeted, with crossings falling from 66,000 in February 2024 to just 53,000 a year later. This sharp decline, fueled by trade tensions and tariffs, has left local businesses like Cheap Charlie’s restaurant reeling, highlighting the profound economic impact on the community as Canadians shy away from crossing the border.