Canada Prepares for Economic Impact Amid Trump's Tariff Threats
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Canada plans to enhance its border security in response to Donald Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican products due to concerns over illegal immigration and drug smuggling. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and provincial leaders are working on a unified strategy to address these issues, with Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc indicating potential increased investments in border security. Despite Trump's claims, data shows minimal drug smuggling from Canada compared to the US-Mexico border. Canadian officials are also concerned about potential northward migration if Trump enacts mass deportations.
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