Border Shops Struggle as Canadian-US Trips Plummet
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Canadian Duty-Free Shops Struggle as Border Traffic Plummets
Canadian duty-free shops along the U.S. border are facing a severe crisis due to a significant drop in cross-border traffic. In 2025, only 22.9 million trips were made to the U.S., a 28% decrease from the previous year. January 2026 saw a 22% drop in return trips, leading to 13 consecutive months of sales losses. Shop owners like Simon Resch and Cameron Bissonnette have been forced to lay off staff and slash operations. They blame politicians for stoking anti-U.S. sentiment and failing to provide financial assistance. The high excise tax on cigarettes and the lack of government support are pushing these shops to the brink of closure, threatening small-town economies and tourism.
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