Canada Asks U.S. for Assurances Shared Border Will Stay Open
- Freeland, Pompeo held talks after Trump announced Europe ban
- 400,000 people cross between North American nations each day
The Ambassador Bridge between Windsor to Detroit.
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Canadian officials are looking for reassurance from the U.S. that the border between the countries will remain open despite fears over the spread of coronavirus.
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland spoke Thursday with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the issue after President Donald Trump announced a 30-day ban on travelers from 26 European countries to the U.S.