Trump: US-Canada Border Shut Down for ‘Non-Essential’ Travel

Trump: US-Canada Border Shut Down for ‘Non-Essential’ Travel
President Donald Trump speaks at his administration's daily coronavirus briefing at the White House in Washington on March 17, 2020. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The U.S.-Canada border has been closed down for non-essential travel, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday morning amid the viral pandemic.

“We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic. Trade will not be affected. Details to follow!” President Trump wrote on Twitter.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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