Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Trudeau Bends The Knee: Canada Will Send 10,000 Troops To Border, Name Fentanyl Czar To Delay Trump Tariffs

 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reached an agreement with U. S. President Donald Trump to delay tariffs on Canada for 30 days. This decision follows a similar arrangement with Mexico, emphasizing border security and combatting fentanyl trafficking.

• Trudeau announced that Canada will send 10,000 troops to the U. S. border as part of a $1. 3 billion plan to enhance security.

• The plan includes improvements in technology, coordination with the U. S. , and resources to combat the flow of fentanyl.

• Canada will appoint a Fentanyl Czar, classify drug cartels as terrorist organizations, maintain constant surveillance on the border, and create a joint force with the U. S. to tackle organized crime.

• A new intelligence directive regarding organized crime and fentanyl was signed, backed by $200 million in funding.

• Trump expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating this cooperation could help end the fentanyl crisis affecting many American families.

• Separately, the U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency announced that all mail shipments from Canada and China will require customs clearance, closing a trade loophole for low-value imports.

The agreement between Canada and the U. S. reflects a significant step in cooperation to strengthen border security and address drug trafficking. The tariffs on Canada are paused for 30 days as both countries work on establishing a more comprehensive economic deal. 

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/trade-war-over-mexican-president-says-tariffs-delayed-month-after-deploying-10000-troops

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