The border economy of cities in the U.S. state of Washington, which traditionally depend on the influx of tourists from Canada for shopping, is on the verge of endurance after Canadians boycotted specified trips in consequence to US president Donald Trump's trade duties “ NBC said.
The canal cited the city of Blaine, Washington, where Canadians frequently traveled to buy gasoline, as well as dairy and another products that were mostly cheaper in the US. According to NBC, Canadians increasingly decide to stay home after imposing duties.
"Their boycott embarrassed business owners in Blaine and neighboring Whatcom region who wondered how long the region's economy could last with less tourists from the (Canadian – ed.) state of British Columbia," the tv station reported.
According to the Border Policy investigation Institute at Western Washington University, the flow of Canadian vehicles entering the US through 3 checkpoints in Whatcom region fell by 65,000 in the first 3 weeks of March, or about 42 percent compared to the same period last year.
Local gas station manager Mike Hill told NBC that “there are no people around”. He said that the sale of gasoline has fallen by 40-50 percent in the last fewer months, even the baskets at the station seldom require emptying.
Trump had previously signed an executive regulation imposing a basic 10% work on all US imports and higher rates for countries with which Washington has a major trade deficit.
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The economy of U.S. border cities on the verge of endurance – media reports
