Rubber Duck Museum Waddles To Canada After Tariffs Ruffle Its Nest

The Rubber Duck Museum in Point Roberts, Washington, is relocating to Canada due to economic pressures from tariffs and a decline in cross-border tourism. The museum, owned by Neil and Krystal King, has struggled as U.S.-Canada trade tensions have discouraged Canadian visitors. With 145% tariffs on Chinese imports, the cost of acquiring new rubber ducks has soared, making business unsustainable. The Kings decided to move their collection, including historical and novelty ducks, across the border to preserve their passion and adapt to shifting economic conditions. The relocation highlights the broader impact of trade policies on small businesses.