Trump threatens tariffs on Canada over fentanyl crisis as Trudeau unveils border security plan

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Canada, pressuring Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to address cross-border fentanyl and human smuggling. This situation has created turmoil in Trudeau's government, as trade between the two countries is significant. In response, Canada announced a new border security plan costing about $1 billion. The plan includes deploying drones and helicopters along the 5,525-mile border with the U.S. Despite this effort, Trudeau faces increasing calls for resignation and declining approval ratings. David Asher, a former Trump administration official, criticized the new border proposal as inadequate. He highlighted the growing issue of fentanyl superlabs in Canada, linked to organized crime groups, which are producing drugs intended for the U.S. market.