US-Canada Border to Remain Closed Until June 21
The border between the United States and Canada is currently closed to non-essential travel until tomorrow, May 20. But now the two countries has reached an agreement to extend the travel ban for another month until June 21.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday the border is a source of vulnerability, so the agreement will be extended, AP reports. The border has been closed to all but essential traffic and goods since mid-March, in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19. “This will keep people in both of our countries safe.” Trudeau said.
Americans who are returning to the United States and Canadians who are returning to Canada are exempted from the border closure. Essential cross-border workers like healthcare professionals, airline crews and truck drivers are also permitted to cross.
Truck drivers are critical as they move food and medical goods in both directions. Much of Canada’s food supply comes from or via the U.S. But even trucks traffic has seen a 30% drop in recent months.
You can read more details on the border closure at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website.
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