U.S.-Canada Trade War Suspended for 30 Days

Emmanuel Paul
Emmanuel Paul - Journalist/ Storyteller

Freshly announced with great fanfare by Donald Trump, the trade war with Canada has already been put on hold.

An agreement has been reached between the leaders of both countries.

It was Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who made the announcement on February 3, 2025, after having two separate conversations with the U.S. president.

Justin Trudeau specified on X that Canada is making new commitments in the fight against fentanyl trafficking and organized crime. Among the measures announced, the Canadian government will appoint an official dedicated to fentanyl issues, add Mexican cartels to the list of terrorist organizations, and launch, in collaboration with the United States, a joint task force against organized crime, fentanyl trafficking, and money laundering.

The Prime Minister also stated that Canada will implement a $1.3 billion border security plan to strengthen efforts against fentanyl trafficking. This plan includes improving technology, increasing surveillance personnel, and enhancing coordination with U.S. authorities. The funds will be allocated for acquiring new helicopters, advanced technology, increasing personnel on the ground, and improving collaboration with the United States. These measures aim to strengthen security and protect citizens from the growing dangers associated with illicit substance trafficking.

The plan also includes deploying nearly 10,000 additional agents to ensure continuous monitoring. Furthermore, Canada has made new commitments to intensify its efforts against organized crime and fentanyl trafficking. A “Tsar” will be appointed to oversee this issue specifically, while Mexican cartels will be added to the list of terrorist organizations. These actions are part of a coordinated approach between the United States and Canada to systematically combat organized crime, fentanyl trafficking, and money laundering.

The suspension of the 25% tariffs on Canadian goods marks a significant pause, allowing both countries to work together on these critical border security and drug trafficking issues. The two nations will continue their cooperation to find lasting solutions to the growing challenges posed by organized crime and fentanyl production.

Another major measure is the establishment of a joint task force to track down criminal networks, particularly those involved in the production and distribution of fentanyl. This task force will work closely with intelligence services, which will receive a $200 million investment aimed at destabilizing and dismantling the cartels fueling this public health and criminal crisis.

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