Canada to boost border security amid Trump tariff threat: What to know
Al JazeeraDec 07, 2024
US Customs and Border Protection recorded approximately 199,000 encounters at the Canadian border between October 2023 and September 2024, compared to 2.13 million at the Mexican border during the same period.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced plans to increase border security investments and impose stricter restrictions on unauthorized border crossings.
Drug seizures at the US-Canada border decreased significantly, with 5,245kg seized in 2023-2024, down from 25,000kg in the previous year, primarily consisting of marijuana.This follows an emergency meeting on Wednesday to address concerns over US Pres.-elect Donald Trump's recent promise to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports unless they curb illegal border crossings and drug trafficking.
Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced plans to increase border security investments and impose stricter restrictions on unauthorized border crossings.US Customs and Border Protection recorded approximately 199K encounters at the Canadian border between October 2023 and September 2024, compared to 2.13M at the Mexican border during the same period.
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