Staff Reports
In a plot twist that could only be outdone by a soap opera, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has had a revelation that could have come straight from a fortune cookie—don’t mess with Donald Trump. Following a chat with the former U.S. President, Trudeau dropped a whopping $1.3 billion bombshell to bolster Canada’s border security and tighten control over illegal drug trafficking. Who needs international diplomacy when you’re just one phone call away from policy change?
Trudeau proudly announced that Canada will be ramping up efforts at the border with all the flair of a reality TV star unveiling a new look. The plans involve helicopters, advanced technology, and a substantial number of personnel to ensure that fentanyl doesn’t start a new chapter in the Canadian saga. Nearly 10,000 frontline personnel will be getting to work on the porous Canadian border, calling into question just how lax things have been up north until now. Did Trudeau just discover that borders matter?
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. Nearly…
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 3, 2025
Kicking it up a notch, Canada also took the unprecedented step of appointing a “Fentanyl Czar.” It’s safe to assume this czar will not be serving Russian vodka but rather keeping a vigilant eye on both cartels and the substances that have turned many communities upside down. In a bold move, Trudeau also hinted at naming cartels as terrorists. It seems the Prime Minister finally caught on to the fact that half-measures don’t cut it when it comes to combating organized crime.
But Canada isn’t the only one singing to Trump’s tune. The world continued to realign on the international stage as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also decided to take a page from Trump’s playbook. After a supposedly “good conversation” with him, Mexico pledged to bolster security against rampant drug trafficking at its northern border. The agreement includes a brief timeout on tariffs while negotiations continue—a diplomatic ice cream break of sorts—and a revival of Trump’s much-talked-about “Wait in Mexico” policy for asylum seekers. A little reminiscent of the days before the Biden administration took the wheel, isn’t it?
And if that wasn’t enough, there’s Denmark, which seems to be eyeing an increased U.S. military presence in Greenland. Apparently, Denmark is sensing the winds of change and is willing to entertain military cooperation, citing national security concerns. Remember when Trump had his infamous Greenland ambitions? It seems his vision of expanding American influence might just be gaining traction across the pond.
In a world where so many leaders seem hesitant to take a strong stand, one has to wonder what Trump’s secret sauce is. The first few weeks of his new term are shaping up like a blockbuster hit filled with surprises. The balance of power might be tilting back in favor of common sense, and there’s a good chance that Canada, Mexico, and even Denmark will want to catch that winning wave while they can. Clearly, the era of “Trump caving” was never really in the cards—it was just other countries finally waking up to who calls the shots.
