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Canadians claim Jay Treaty rights violated at border
Algonquin and Iroquois leaders argue U S Customs duties on handwoven baskets and leathercrafts breach the 1796 Jay Treaty. Maliseet liaison says duties of 25 to 50 percent fall only on Algonquin crossers in Maine New Hampshire or Vermont. Customs counters portions of the treaty nullified and many cross on unguarded routes to avoid duties.
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Presque Isle
United States
Maine
U.S. Customs Service
Loomis Sappiel Jr
North America
Sapier
Sappiel
New York State
New Hampshire
Vermont
Sappier
U.S