The AG's report describes a chaotic system in which customs enforcement at the border is utterly inconsistent. The AG's report further describes a chaotic system in which customs enforcement at the border is utterly inconsistent. It's actually the essence of the Canadian system: the consuming public is treated like a herd of lactating Holsteins, ready for milking and reserved exclusively for the enrichment of Canadian merchants. An EU-style solution — one de minimis for taxes, another for duties — would be the most sensible solution. Donald Trump, of all people, may prove to be the best friend of the Canadian consumer.

Source: CBC News June 03, 2017 09:11 UTC