Unarmed Border Yet Frictions Drive Canada U S Trade Debate
Ottawa reports rising strains along the 4000 mile border as tariffs and trade barriers ire Canadians. Finance Minister Fleming cites a US deficit in tourism and goods flows, noting Canada buys far more from the United States and runs a current account gap of about 1 to 1.5 billion annually. Cultural concerns and intellectual tariffs are also aired as sources of tension.