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US entry tax (pg. 2)
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| yankeeBaby |
| quote: | Originally posted by jester
I know that you didn't. I am just speaking about different situations, seeing you're from New York (tolls) and I am from Montreal (no tolls). |
The toll I was referring to is on the Canadian side of the border, hence me bringing it up in reference to me not complaining about "canadian tolls"....
happens! ;)
Here Canadians, take my two Toonies, I dont mind! Spend it on whatever you like! ;) ;) |
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| FunkyCrew |
I paid something the first time I entered US with my US visa (I'm a Ukrainian citizen)
I think it was $5.50 actually
but yeah.. wtf? |
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| jester |
| quote: | Originally posted by yankeeBaby
The toll I was referring to is on the Canadian side of the border, hence me bringing it up in reference to me not complaining about "canadian tolls"....
happens! ;)
Here Canadians, take my two Toonies, I dont mind! Spend it on whatever you like! ;) ;) |
Ahh, my bad. |
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| exraver |
Harper actually stood up for canadians, must be first :)
TORONTO (Reuters) - In blunt comments on the U.S. economy, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said the United States faced "horrendous" budget challenges but should not look to Canadians to help overcome them.
Responding to a U.S. proposal for a passenger inspection fee that would apply to Canadians visiting the United States by air or sea, Harper said an additional $5.50 tax on travel was not constructive for relations between the two big trading partners.
"We all know what the context of this is. The United States has a budgetary situation that is horrendous," Harper told reporters in Toronto, noting deficits of over a trillion dollars and enormous borrowing requirements.
"I think it's clear that the U.S. government is casting around for ways to raise revenue. I would obviously say that I think that this is not a useful way to do that."
Harper said trade and travel between Canada and the United States should be made easier, not more difficult.
The proposed tax is contained in the 2012 draft budget that U.S. President Barack Obama presented to Congress on Monday. Media reports say it should generate around $100 million a year.
Government figures released on Thursday showed 85 percent, or 4.1 million, of Canadians who traveled abroad in December of 2010 were visiting the Unites States. |
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| Jayx1 |
| quote: | Originally posted by yankeeBaby
The toll I was referring to is on the Canadian side of the border, hence me bringing it up in reference to me not complaining about "canadian tolls"....
happens! ;)
Here Canadians, take my two Toonies, I dont mind! Spend it on whatever you like! ;) ;) |
its on the canadian side but the toll goes to the US owner of the bridge if i remember correctly. So its actually american tolls :) |
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| Prometheus Xex |
| quote: | Originally posted by chinamon
this is discrimination against canadians.
if they are going to do this then they should do it to visitors from ALL countries.
nonetheless, it is a dumb idea. |
Agreed.
If they treat EVERYONE from around the world the same they'll hear so much bitching they'll think twice before implimenting it.
Unless of course everyone BUT Canadians is paying this tax. Anyone know if this is so? |
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| King_Mack |
| quote: | Originally posted by Prometheus Xex
Unless of course everyone BUT Canadians is paying this tax. Anyone know if this is so? |
I believe so.
http://articles.cnn.com/2010-09-07/...on?_s=PM:TRAVEL
But even THIS charge seems to be somewhat of a farce as well. |
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| jester |
They are looking into a "freight tax" so anything coming into the US from Canada will be taxed at 0.075$ to $500 depending on the cargo.
If we charge Americans $5.50 per gallon for the petrol they buy from us, which is well over 600 million gallons. We can hit them with $3.3 billion. Which would hurt us and they would have to start buying more from Nigeria, Mexico, Venezuela and probably Brazil. About 25% of the oil used in the US is from Canada :crazy: The US has a reserve of 21 billion barrels, but its more like 120 billion barrels (counting what they think they really have) |
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| ChemEnhanced |
| Since Americans don't have any money I guess they got to beg and steal from anyone and everyone else.....seems about right. |
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| PivotTechno |
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| Prometheus Xex |
| quote: | Originally posted by ChemEnhanced
Since Americans don't have any money I guess they got to beg and steal from anyone and everyone else.....seems about right. |
I believe I have to bring up my point again. If others are paying this money and we aren't because the U.S. has been turning a blind eye, then we will look like cry babies to the rest. It's important to know if this is the case, without jumping to conclusions and pointing fingers. |
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| GGM |
| quote: | Originally posted by Prometheus Xex
I believe I have to bring up my point again. If others are paying this money and we aren't because the U.S. has been turning a blind eye, then we will look like cry babies to the rest. It's important to know if this is the case, without jumping to conclusions and pointing fingers. |
Yes others pay this already, we've been exempt along with Mexico I believe (NAFTA type thing I guess).
Part of me says this is dangerous because then the Canadians respond by charging an amount, the Americans charge somewhere else, then we charge them etc. and that breaks down trade ties.
Part of me actually likes it though. Some of the current and near future levels of integration with the States is not cool at all IMO and its being done behind our backs without our consent. So when something comes along that is in opposition to that, even small like this, I kind of like it...
It could be perfectly viable if you have both countries charging a fee for entries. If this fee goes towards funding the customs then in the end you have a result of people who use the service (travelers) paying for the service, instead of those who don't use it paying via taxes. |
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