Here is what the Washington Post said this morning about the Canada ‘deal’ that delayed Trump’s tariff threat. And, note the underlined comment on seized fentanyl.
“The actually new things that came after Trump’s threat,
apparently, are the fentanyl czar, labeling cartels terrorists, the $200
million and 24/7 eyes on the border.
Most of these are geared toward fentanyl. But it’s worth
emphasizing that the flow of fentanyl from Canada is a tiny percentage of the
drug that’s seized at U.S. borders — about 0.2 percent. Border authorities
seized about 43 pounds in 2024, compared with more than 21,000 pounds from the
Mexican border. And data shows that the vast majority of fentanyl seized
from Canada — about 80 percent — was brought by U.S. citizens.
That’s not to say halting however much of the deadly drug
that can be halted wouldn’t be significant. U.S. authorities have been
concerned in recent years about fentanyl “super labs” in Canada. But Canada
already appears to have made significant headway in cracking down, including
dismantling what Canadian authorities say was the nation’s largest drug lab a
few months ago.
And it’s a far cry from how Trump has sold the importance of
halting fentanyl from Canada, which often includes false statistics.
In other words, Trump has tried to set this up to look like
a much bigger win than it really was — which, as ever, appears to be one of his
overriding priorities.”
It is very discouraging to read the news these days as we know that the MAGA people do not believe fact in front of them, but I am going to do some political posts, just because.
And, as a comment. I would eat cattail roots and burn my precious books for warmth rather than exist in a Trump run 51st state.
I do not want to be an American either. I hate the suggestion.
ReplyDeleteWhat about the guns that come into Canada?
It means nothing to have an agreement with that man. His government negotiated the last NAFTA Treaty that we currently have. His word means nothing. How do you know he’s lying? He’s talking.
I fear for the U.S. and the rest of us too.
Yes, truly frightening. Maybe all this focus on the border will slow down the guns coming in, but I doubt it. The gun lobby in the States is powerful. I do wonder what this Gaza game is meant to actually do.
DeleteSo many of us here in the US are in despair, stuck with this felon rapist liar who has been foisted upon us by the ignorant and cruel. Every day is another outrage and embarrassment. If only his actions affected just those who voted for him.
ReplyDeleteNance, I hear you. What can be done about it? Four years of this just does not seem possible.
DeleteWhy can't Americans police their own border? We have no right to check cars leaving the country.
ReplyDeleteGood question. I think the security at the US/Canada border has been excellent over the years. My father-in-law was a Customs Officer, so I heard a bit about it from him.
DeleteWhat a mess. His modus operandi is to create zo much chaos that no one really knows exactly what he's doing. Same as his last term. I cannot believe we are here again.
ReplyDeleteWe have to believe it; it is happening. And there seems to be no concerted effort that can stop it from the majority of Americans who do not support him, or so it seems from the perspective of Canada. He does these outrageous things and the rest of the government seems to be stepping back or not allied enough to prevent things like pausing USAID, just as an example. Children will starve because the aid stops and there is no backup.
DeleteI think 30% of Hawaii are Republican now and support Trump. I absolutely don't understand them. I makes me ill every time I hear of one more stupid, dangerous thing Trump has done. I'm afraid Trump supporters only follow Fox news.
ReplyDeleteKay, I don't think his supporters live in the same world as we do. Not just Fox news, internet groups, etc. I have to make myself go and read some of it, just so that I will know a bit of what is being said. And yes, it is sickening.
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