Posted on 01/23/2022 9:30:33 AM PST by SeekAndFind
On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security announced new COVID-19 vaccine mandates for non-U.S. travelers entering the country via land ports and ferry terminals. The new requirements take effect on Saturday, and they include essential and non-essential travelers.
According to the DHS press release:
“Starting on January 22, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security will require that non-U.S. individuals entering the United States via land ports of entry or ferry terminals along our Northern and Southern borders be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and be prepared to show related proof of vaccination,” said Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “These updated travel requirements reflect the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to protecting public health while safely facilitating the cross-border trade and travel that is critical to our economy.”
The regulations state that anyone who enters a port or ferry terminal who is not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident must attest to his or her vaccination status, provide proof of vaccination, and provide “a valid Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document, such as a valid passport, Trusted Traveler Program card, or Enhanced Tribal Card,” along with any other documents that U.S. Customs and Border Protection requests.
This may sound reasonable and fair, but the new regulations will exacerbate the supply chain crisis that has already made American life more difficult and contributed to inflation.
These regulations are the second phase, and the first phase went into effect in November. That first phase allowed fully vaccinated non-essential travelers to enter the U.S. via ferry terminals and land ports.
This new set of regulations is more nefarious because untold numbers of cross-border truckers won’t be able to enter this country because they’ve chosen not to take the shot.
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FROM TRUCK NEWS LAST OCTOBER:
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It’s going to be a disaster,” said Wendell Erb, president and CEO of the Erb Group, a cross-border fleet headquartered in New Hamburg, Ont.
“Unfortunately, the percentage of people who are unvaccinated have no intention of getting vaccinated,” he said. “I’m already short of drivers to handle the freight I’m going to have.”
Driver shortages have plagued Canada’s trucking industry already, so for companies to lose even more drivers over vaccination rates could hurt even more.
Except illegals. Who get an EBT card, cash, and a warm bus ride.
Minus the 2+ million trespassers entering illegally. They’re exempt apparently. It would be laughable were it not so dangerous. Hey mayorkis, phu q
Including illegals?
“I’m from the government and I’m here to help.”
Quote from President Ronald Reagan, 1986.
Have the Canadians initiated their strike yet? And their counterparts on the US side are thinking of striking with them.
Now, toss in the fact that a pilot program is going into effect to let 18yr olds drive semi’s. Sure, that’ll work out ok.
Kids not one or two years removed from getting their driver’s licenses, hardly any experience in driving a Toyota Corolla, completely immersed in Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook, getting behind the wheel of a 70’ long truck that weighs 80,000lbs. Gonna be good.
And, for those that would like, bringing up the argument about 18-19yr olds in the military driving. They do. Under extremely strict training, guidelines, SOPs, SPEEDS, and supervision. They’re aren’t on the road, alone, big ol’ Copenhagen wad in their mouths, with Tyler Childers blaring, updating their Facebook or Instagram page.
So, land in Mexico and walk in, no problem.
You left of the prelude to his statement.
Run for the hills.
Department of Homeland Security announced new COVID-19 vaccine mandates for non-U.S. travelers entering the country via land ports and ferry terminals.
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Notice which group of border crossers is “accidentally” omitted?
Their assignment is to make it worse.
The law of unintended consequences.
“Have the Canadians initiated their strike yet?”
They are doing a “slow roll” strike. I don’t agree with it, but it’s more than what we’re doing.
I don’t agree with it, either, because the regular guy is the most effected.
But, not a single person is listening to any of their concerns or perspectives on any of it. Just like here in the US, and on this site, there are 10s of millions that have been convinced COVID is the deadliest virus to ever be and are following, in lock step, whatever the governments and Fauci say. Even though, there is ample evidence that they lied.
If something like this is a catalyst for something to happen and change the direction, I’ll deal with the consequences. And when things start to get violent I can only blame the politicians.
Friggin OUTRAGEOUS!! I can’t believe this AND I can’t believe it doesn’t upset more citizens!!!!
RE: So, land in Mexico and walk in, no problem.
What about the goods that we want?
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