JASON SETNYK
Traffic volumes across the Seaway International Bridge connecting Cornwall, ON, to New York State have fallen sharply, particularly among commercial trucks, amid continuing and growing Canada-U.S. trade tensions.
According to figures from the Seaway International Bridge Corporation, truck transits dropped by nearly 29% in August 2025 compared to the same month last year. The decline follows a 23% decrease in July and a 17% drop in June. The numbers suggest a worsening and sustained decline in commercial traffic between Cornwall and New York State.
In contrast, car traffic dipped more moderately-by 4.9% in August, 5.6% in July, and less than 1% in June. The more modest decline in car traffic may be partly attributed to residents of Akwesasne, whose daily cross-border travel for work, family, and essential services remains consistent despite broader travel boycotts.
Overall, travel between the two countries has also cooled, with Canadians boycotting U.S. goods and destinations. Public concern is also growing after more than 50 Canadians were detained by U.S. immigration authorities.
On August 1, the U.S. increased duties on Canadian goods not compliant with USMCA from 25% to 35%. Canada responded by maintaining tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos but lifted many others by September 1 as negotiations continue.
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