Canada-to-U.S. border crossing numbers reach pandemic-level low amid trade war

Canada-to-U.S. border crossing numbers reach pandemic-level low amid trade war

March 18, 2025 6:25 pm PST.

More than 400,000 fewer Canadians crossed land borders to the U.S. last month, compared to the same time last year. Cecilia Hua reports.

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