US President Donald Trump has confirmed the US-Canada border will be closed to non-essential travel.
Trump made the announcement via Twitter moments ago saying it was a mutual decision.
He also confirms trade will not be affected.
More details are expected soon.
No word on when the closure will begin.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is slated to speak at 10:30 a.m. this morning.
We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic. Trade will not be affected. Details to follow!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 18, 2020