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The federal government is once again considering cutting hours at Montana’s 24-hour port-of-entry with Saskatchewan.

Montana’s congressional delegation is joining trade groups in opposing the move, which they say is bad for the economy.

“Every day, the communities surrounding the Port of Raymond see trucks carrying grain, cattle, sugar beets, oil and countless other commodities that stop up and down Main Streets,” said Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. “This commerce brings sustainable businesses to hotels, restaurants and shops in Plentywood, Scobey, Froid, Culbertson and the other towns along the way. I am concerned that a reduction in hours at the Port of Raymond will push this commerce across the border and into North Dakota’s communities.”

Tester prepared his comments for a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol town hall meeting Thursday in Plentywood, where the senator will be represented by staff. Thursday, CBP spokeswoman Lynn Hurst said the agency will discuss a “test” closure period and ask meeting attendees for input about which hours of closure work best. Hurst said she couldn’t offer details about how long the port would operate under limited hours during the test.