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Point Roberts’ Rubber Duck Museum Relocates to Canada Amid U.S.-Canada Tensions
Point Roberts, WA – The Rubber Duck Museum, a quirky attraction heavily reliant on Canadian tourists, will soon uproot and move across the border into Canada. Owners Neil and Krystal King are making this change due to a sharp decline in visitor numbers stemming from strained U.S.-Canada relations and tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
The museum, which showcases an eclectic collection of rubber ducks—from Soviet-era figures to beloved childhood characters—has seen sales plummet as Canadian visitors shy away under the weight of 25% tariffs and political tensions. "Canadians feel threatened by comments from the White House, leading to a boycott of U.S. travel," Krystal noted. This has resulted in a striking 28% drop in cross-border traffic compared to last year, significantly impacting local businesses.
The Kings, who opened the museum just a year ago, lament the need to move but cite unsustainable business conditions. "It’s a choice between relocating or closing," Neil said, emphasizing their desire to maintain this beloved community venue. The museum is set to reopen in Canada this summer, free from the burdensome tariffs and political uncertainties affecting its operations.
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