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It is going to be interesting to see how much of the bluster actually comes to fruition once he's in.
 
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It is going to be interesting to see how much of the bluster actually comes to fruition once he's in.

He's already having an effect. After threatening Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs unless they properly enforce their borders to stem the flow of migrants and Fentanyl, Mexico announced the largest seizure of Fentanyl in it's history, over a ton of pills.
Trudeau of Canada has been losing popularity for some time, Trump and Trudeau have never been friends or allies, but Canadians seeing Trudeau being ridden over roughshod by Trump is too much for them, govt resignations will like see a vote of no confidence and a conservative Govt will win Canada, even if he survives the next month or two an election is required before October. Donald's having great fun suggesting Canada become the 51st state.
If Israel hasn't already destroyed Iran's nuclear capability by 20th Jan, Trump will do it, then a re-shaping of the Middle East can begin, expect an end to the Ukraine war as well.

Yeah, he's got some bluster. It will be interesting, and entertaining.
 
Wonder who will
Be the first European leader that is invited to brown nose trump. ???

That French scoundrel ?? May be ? Or that Turkish bloke ?? Possibly ?

Bet Starmer hopes it’s him ;)
 
Who's the French scoundrel? Macron?

Did you see their handshake where neither could let go of the other one's hand?

I wondered who was squeezing harder as it was clearly a contest.
 
Looks like Canada have heeded the Donald's warnings.


News release

December 17, 2024 – Ottawa, Canada
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, along with the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, released Canada’s Border Plan. Backed by an investment of $1.3 billion and built around five pillars, this plan will bolster border security, strengthen our immigration system and contribute to ensuring Canada's future prosperity.

Detecting and disrupting the fentanyl trade

The Government of Canada will increase support to law enforcement agencies in detecting, intercepting and addressing fentanyl and precursor chemicals by adding artificial intelligence and imaging tools that will further help detect illegal drugs before they enter Canada.
As well, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will train and deploy new canine teams to intercept illegal drugs. The agency currently has over 80 detector dog teams located at various ports of entry across Canada. CBSA will also deploy new chemical detection tools at high-risk ports of entry.
Health Canada will create a new Canadian Drug Profiling Centre to support 2,000 investigations a year, and expand capacity at regional labs.
By launching a new Chemical Precursor Risk Management Unit, Health Canada will be able to provide better insight into precursor chemicals and distribution channels, enhance monitoring and surveillance and enable timely law enforcement action.
In addition, Health Canada will accelerate the regulatory process for banning precursors so that border and law enforcement can take swift action to prevent their illegal importation and use.

Introducing significant new tools for law enforcement

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) will deploy a new Aerial Intelligence Task Force comprised of helicopters, drones, and mobile surveillance towers. Counter-drone technology will support RCMP officers and provide 24/7 surveillance between ports of entry.
As well, new legislative requirements proposed in the Fall Economic Statement 2024 will expressly obligate port owners and operators to provide the CBSA, free of charge, with the space and facilities needed to conduct export inspections, just as they currently do for imports.
In addition, the Government will invest to expand the RCMP and the Communications Security Establishment (CSE)’s intelligence collection capacity, enabling these agencies to target transnational organized crime and fentanyl trafficking more effectively.
The Government also proposed, in the Fall Economic Statement 2024, a set of amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), including increases to administrative and criminal penalties and other compliance tools, to ensure reporting entities under the PCMLTFA are effectively detecting, deterring, and disrupting financial crime and do not treat non-compliance as the cost of doing business.
As well, a new dedicated taskforce bringing together law enforcement and the financial sector will enhance cooperation and information sharing on sophisticated money laundering schemes.
Stronger measures against money laundering will further starve organized crime groups of profits stemming from drug and firearms trafficking, and human smuggling.
 
How many US citizens have fled? :cool:

‘The Donald Dash’: 1 in 4 Americans Weigh Emigration After Trump’s 2024 Comeback​

With Donald Trump reclaiming the presidency in 2024, a significant number of Americans are now seriously contemplating an exit from the United States. Our recent consumer data highlights what some are calling “The Donald Dash”—a sharp uptick in Americans considering a life abroad

 
In 2022, Canada was the source of 52% of U.S. gross total petroleum imports and 60% of gross crude oil imports

I hope Trump does impose 25% tariff on Canadian imports, it will fug America up.
 

‘The Donald Dash’: 1 in 4 Americans Weigh Emigration After Trump’s 2024 Comeback​

With Donald Trump reclaiming the presidency in 2024, a significant number of Americans are now seriously contemplating an exit from the United States. Our recent consumer data highlights what some are calling “The Donald Dash”—a sharp uptick in Americans considering a life abroad


So 83 million Americans are seriously considering leaving the US because the Donald was elected.

OK.
 
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