Truckers in Alberta, Canada, are protesting COVID-19 mandates. They have blocked one of the busiest ports of entry between the US and Canada. Motorists have been stuck for days. Meanwhile, the truckers continue their blockade in Ottawa, stalling traffic. But Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he won’t back down. The World’s Carol Hills speaks to reporter Anita Elash about the rising stakes in the standoff.
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