Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to crack down on border security Monday in exchange for a pause on President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Trudeau promised to invest $1.3 billion in shoring up Canada’s border and appoint a “Fentanyl Czar” to oversee a $200 million effort against the drug in exchange for a pause on Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian goods enacted Saturday, the PM announced on X. Canada’s 25% retaliatory tariff was also postponed as the two leaders pledged co-operation to secure their mutual border.
“I just had a good call with President Trump. Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan — reinforcing the border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl,” Trudeau said on X. “Nearly 10,000 frontline personnel are and will be working on protecting the border.”
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also caved to Trump Monday, promising to deploy 10,000 of her country’s National Guard soldiers to the southern border in exchange for a 30-day pause on the tariffs.
“As President, it is my responsibility to ensure the safety of ALL Americans, and I am doing just that,” Trump said on Truth Social Monday. “I am very pleased with this initial outcome, and the Tariffs announced on Saturday will be paused for a 30-day period to see whether or not a final Economic deal with Canada can be structured. FAIRNESS FOR ALL!”
In addition to Canada and Mexico, Trump also slapped a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, citing their role in the fentanyl crisis. They, too, have reportedly begun talks with Trump to stave off the import tax.
Trudeau’s office did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
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