Trudeau Promises Trump Tighter Canadian Border Control
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The Facts
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reportedly promised to tighten Canada-US border control. US President-elect Donald Trump had warned of huge tariffs on Canadian imports unless Ottawa curbed illegal border crossings and drug trade.
Canada’s ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman said Trudeau convinced Trump and his key aides it was unfair to lump Canada with Mexico. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc promised a “visible and muscular way” of border control.
The Spin
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