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Bellingham Businesses Feel Canadian Border Decline | Vancouver News
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Bellingham’s economy is taking a serious hit as Canadian shoppers cross the border less frequently, with 67% of tourism businesses and 70% of community services reporting damage. The decline isn’t new—Canadian vehicle traffic has steadily dropped for years, with only brief seasonal spikes. Over 60% of local businesses strongly agree Canadian visitors are vital, and 57% say the drop is harming them. Alarmingly, 37% have permanently altered their operations, with 73% of those changes being long-term or permanent—reshaping Bellingham’s business landscape.
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