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Business leaders are joining with several New York members of Congress who oppose the idea of introducing a fee for visitors crossing the border into the U.S., citing the importance of Canadians to upstate New York’s economy.

The Department of Homeland Security says the proposed border crossing fee would help generate revenue, and wants to fund a study of the idea as part of its 2014 budget.

But business owners on this side of the border worry it would reduce tourism and hurt business.

The WBFO newsroom in Buffalo reported this afternoon that although the Canadian Consulate will be vacating the city's HSBC tower (pictured), our northern neighbor will retain a small presence in the city.

Senator Charles Schumer said in a press release:

"The fact that the Consulate will have a continued presence in Buffalo is great news for preserving our trade and border relationship with our neighbor, and for promoting job growth and economic activity here in western New York,”.