Terrorism fear won't stall border trade: U.S. treasury secretary promises free flow of goods as G7 finance ministers meet in Ottawa Final Edition

U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill promised a robust and free flow of commercial goods across the Canada-U.S. border yesterday, saying anything less would be a victory for the terrorists responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks. O'Neill made clear he wants swift progress on the border issue,...

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Published inThe Gazette (Montreal)
Main Author Blanchfield, Mike
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Montreal, Que Postmedia Network Inc 10.02.2002
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Summary:U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill promised a robust and free flow of commercial goods across the Canada-U.S. border yesterday, saying anything less would be a victory for the terrorists responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks. O'Neill made clear he wants swift progress on the border issue, which has become a contentious subject in the U.S. The head of the U.S. Customs Service recently condemned a plan to pre-clear trucks destined for the U.S., saying it would be a temptation to terrorists to smuggle weapons of mass destruction. Canadian officials have been wary the U.S. resistance would stall a 31-point "smart border" plan currently under negotiation that would allow speedy passage for the estimated 7,000 trucks that carry billions of dollars of goods each day between the two countries, while still ensuring a high level of security.
ISSN:0384-1294