Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a news conference in Ottawa, March 18. Photo: David Kawai/Bloomberg NewsTorontoPresident Trump tweeted Wednesday that, by “mutual consent,” the U.S.-Canada border will temporarily close to “non-essential traffic,” although “trade will not be affected.”Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed the move. This collaborative and reciprocal measure is an extension of that prudent approach.”Is Mr. Trudeau turning Trumpian? The prime minister announced Monday that international flights from countries outside the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean would be shut down effective Wednesday. “Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada.” No doubt Mr. Trudeau will return to his progressive vision once North America has contained the coronavirus.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 18, 2020 22:41 UTC