Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to tighten Canada-US border control after US Pres.-elect Donald Trump warned of huge tariffs on Canadian imports unless Ottawa curbed illegal border crossings and drug trade.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to tighten Canada-US border control after US Pres.-elect Donald Trump warned of huge tariffs on Canadian imports unless Ottawa curbed illegal border crossings and drug trade.

In an interview with The Associated Press on Sunday, Canada's ambassador in Washington, Kirsten Hillman, said Trudeau's message that "our [the Canada-US] border is so vastly different than the Mexican border was really understood."

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In an interview with The Associated Press on Sunday, Canada's ambassador in Washington, Kirsten Hillman, said Trudeau's message that "our [the Canada-US] border is so vastly different than the Mexican border was really understood."

Hillman added that 99.8% of the fentanyl seized by US authorities comes from Mexico, and "with respect to individuals, illegal individuals crossing illegally, Canada last year was less than one percent, 0.6 percent were of total interceptions from Canada."

Hillman added that 99.8% of the fentanyl seized by US authorities comes from Mexico, and "with respect to individuals, illegal individuals crossing illegally, Canada last year was less than one percent, 0.6 percent were of total interceptions from Canada."

Trudeau met with Trump Friday over dinner at the latter's South Florida club at Mar-a-Lago and reportedly discussed the US president-elect's "25% Tariff on ALL products" from Canada and Mexico announcement on Truth Social last week.

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Trudeau met with Trump Friday over dinner at the latter's South Florida club at Mar-a-Lago and reportedly discussed the US president-elect's "25% Tariff on ALL products" from Canada and Mexico announcement on Truth Social last week.

During the dinner, Trump said the duo discussed what he called "the massive trade deficit" between the US and Canada. Additionally, according to Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Trudeau's government is also considering deploying drones and choppers to patrol the border.

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During the dinner, Trump said the duo discussed what he called "the massive trade deficit" between the US and Canada. Additionally, according to Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Trudeau's government is also considering deploying drones and choppers to patrol the border.

Trump called Friday's meeting "very productive," while Trudeau said they had an "excellent conversation." Canada's US exports total around $423B annually, accounting for over 75% of its exports and employing nearly 2M people.

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Trump called Friday's meeting "very productive," while Trudeau said they had an "excellent conversation." Canada's US exports total around $423B annually, accounting for over 75% of its exports and employing nearly 2M people.

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.

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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.

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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.

Hillman clarified that 99.8% of the fentanyl seized by US authorities comes from Mexico and concerning "illegal individuals crossing illegally, Canada last year was less than one %." She said “the facts are hard to deny.”

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Hillman clarified that 99.8% of the fentanyl seized by US authorities comes from Mexico and concerning "illegal individuals crossing illegally, Canada last year was less than one %." She said “the facts are hard to deny.”

Trudeau met with Trump Friday over dinner at the latter's South Florida club at Mar-a-Lago, and reportedly discussed the US President-elect's “25% Tariff on ALL products” from Canada and Mexico announcement on Truth Social last week.

Trudeau met with Trump Friday over dinner at the latter's South Florida club at Mar-a-Lago, and reportedly discussed the US President-elect's “25% Tariff on ALL products” from Canada and Mexico announcement on Truth Social last week.

During the dinner, the duo discussed “the massive trade deficit” between the US and Canada. The Canadian government is also considering deploying drones and choppers for patrolling, and a plan may be set up by next week.

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During the dinner, the duo discussed “the massive trade deficit” between the US and Canada. The Canadian government is also considering deploying drones and choppers for patrolling, and a plan may be set up by next week.

Trump called Friday's meeting "very productive," and Trudeau said they had an "excellent conversation." Canada's US exports total around $423B annually, accounting for over 75% of its exports and employing nearly 2M people.

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Trump called Friday's meeting "very productive," and Trudeau said they had an "excellent conversation." Canada's US exports total around $423B annually, accounting for over 75% of its exports and employing nearly 2M people.

Justin Trudeau scored a major political victory by swiftly engaging Donald Trump to counter the looming tariff threat. Despite their rocky history, Trudeau’s ability to secure a face-to-face dinner with Trump showcased deft diplomacy and rekindled a vital communication channel. This strategic move not only pre-empted Trump's erratic threats but also unified Canadian political focus, portraying Trudeau as a decisive leader. If successful, it could shield Canada’s economy and bolster Trudeau’s standing in critical electoral regions.

Justin Trudeau scored a major political victory by swiftly engaging Donald Trump to counter the looming tariff threat. Despite their rocky history, Trudeau’s ability to secure a face-to-face dinner with Trump showcased deft diplomacy and rekindled a vital communication channel. This strategic move not only pre-empted Trump's erratic threats but also unified Canadian political focus, portraying Trudeau as a decisive leader. If successful, it could shield Canada’s economy and bolster Trudeau’s standing in critical electoral regions.

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Justin Trudeau's approach to Donald Trump’s tariff threats reveals a deep miscalculation. By emphasizing "shared values," Trudeau ignores glaring ideological divides, particularly on immigration, drugs, and economic policy, which Trump has weaponized to justify punitive tariffs. This disconnect undermines Canada’s leverage in negotiations. With 77% of Canadian exports at stake, Trudeau’s failure to address key issues—illegal migration, fentanyl trafficking, and border security—leaves Canada vulnerable to Trump’s hardline tactics but no clear plan to counter them.

Justin Trudeau's approach to Donald Trump’s tariff threats reveals a deep miscalculation. By emphasizing "shared values," Trudeau ignores glaring ideological divides, particularly on immigration, drugs, and economic policy, which Trump has weaponized to justify punitive tariffs. This disconnect undermines Canada’s leverage in negotiations. With 77% of Canadian exports at stake, Trudeau’s failure to address key issues—illegal migration, fentanyl trafficking, and border security—leaves Canada vulnerable to Trump’s hardline tactics but no clear plan to counter them.

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Trudeau scored a major political victory by swiftly engaging Trump to counter the looming tariff threat. Despite their rocky history, Trudeau's ability to secure a face-to-face dinner with Trump showcased deft diplomacy and rekindled a vital communication channel. This strategic move pre-empted Trump's erratic threats and unified Canadian political focus, portraying Trudeau as a decisive leader. If successful, it could shield Canada's economy and bolster Trudeau's standing in critical electoral regions.

Trudeau scored a major political victory by swiftly engaging Trump to counter the looming tariff threat. Despite their rocky history, Trudeau's ability to secure a face-to-face dinner with Trump showcased deft diplomacy and rekindled a vital communication channel. This strategic move pre-empted Trump's erratic threats and unified Canadian political focus, portraying Trudeau as a decisive leader. If successful, it could shield Canada's economy and bolster Trudeau's standing in critical electoral regions.

Trudeau's approach to Trump's tariff threats reveals a deep miscalculation. By emphasizing "shared values," Trudeau ignores glaring ideological divides, particularly on immigration, drugs, and economic policy, which Trump has weaponized to justify punitive tariffs. This disconnect undermines Canada's leverage in negotiations. With 77% of Canadian exports at stake, Trudeau's failure to address critical issues — illegal migration, fentanyl trafficking, and border security — leaves Canada vulnerable to Trump's hardline tactics but no clear plan to counter them.

Trudeau's approach to Trump's tariff threats reveals a deep miscalculation. By emphasizing "shared values," Trudeau ignores glaring ideological divides, particularly on immigration, drugs, and economic policy, which Trump has weaponized to justify punitive tariffs. This disconnect undermines Canada's leverage in negotiations. With 77% of Canadian exports at stake, Trudeau's failure to address critical issues — illegal migration, fentanyl trafficking, and border security — leaves Canada vulnerable to Trump's hardline tactics but no clear plan to counter them.

There's a 50% chance that the average number of noncitizens removed from the US for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 will be 272K, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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