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'Isolated event': US ambassador dismisses Canadian travel warning, denies widespread phone searches at border

US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra defends US border practices amid Canadian concerns, dismissing Ottawa's travel warning about potential phone searches and detentions as isolated incidents. Despite reports of increased scrutiny and negative experiences, Hoekstra maintains America is welcoming. Travel between the two countries has declined, with a significant drop in flights and a majority of Canadians feeling unwelcome in the US.