Duty Free Shops Report Decline in Sales Amid Travel Drop

Owners of duty-free shops in southwestern Ontario report a year-over-year business decline of approximately 30% due to the ongoing U.S. trade war and reduced cross-border traffic. Abe Taqtaq, a shop owner at the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, expressed concerns about the future as they enter a slow season, while Tania Lee, president of the Frontier Duty Free Association, highlighted the struggles faced by stores across Canada. Lee has called for federal support to alleviate financial burdens and regulatory challenges. The situation remains dire, with some shops on the brink of closure as they continue to recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

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