Article content “What the U.S. administration has done today is to continue to divide families, and prevent people from coming to the U.S. for tourism or business,” said Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Perrin Beatty. “On social and on economic terms, it makes no sense whatsoever.” We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or U.S. border closure makes 'no sense' as Canada starts to reopen for fully-vaccinated Americans: critics Back to video The U.S. announced Wednesday it will continue to keep its land border with Canada closed to non-essential travel until Aug. 21. The current restrictions have been in place in both countries since the COVID-19 pandemic began, though Canadians have been able to fly into the U.S.