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Canadian border crossings into Maine continue to fall

The latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows monthly crossings at the Eastport port of entry, which includes Lubec, holding steady during the first four months of 2025, even as crossings statewide have fallen.
Ari Snider
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Maine Public
The latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows monthly crossings at the Eastport port of entry, which includes Lubec, holding steady during the first four months of 2025, even as crossings statewide have fallen.

Canadian border crossings into Maine continue to fall. New data released by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency shows crossings in June down more than 25% over 2024.

210,000 people entered Maine in June, down 90,000 from last year.

Border crossings increased through December but have consistently remained below last years' numbers since President Trump took office in January.

Maine has seen an almost 30% decrease in Canadian visitors since January, a sharper decline than the rest of the country. Nationally, northern border crossings have dropped by closer to 15%.

This comes as Governor Janet Mills has worked to reaffirm Maine's relationship with Canada and encourage tourists to visit.

Journalist Madi Smith is Maine Public's Emerging Voices Journalism Fellow this year and is sponsored by support from the Abbagadassett Foundation.