U.S. Agrees to Canada’s Request to Extend Non Essential Travel Ban

The U.S. port of entry into Blaine, Wash., is seen at a very quiet Douglas-Peace Arch border crossing, amid concerns about the spread of the coronavirus in Surrey, B.C., on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The United States has agreed to Canada's request to extend the mutual ban on non-essential cross-border travel until June 21. Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press

WASHINGTON—The United States has agreed to Canada’s request to extend the mutual ban on non-essential cross-border travel until June 21.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed the extension today.