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Oh no - not another Trump stooge! Look, he's going to actually negotiate with Trump and he understands his position. Like the Canadian journalists, etc ... Art of the Deal boys.... you'll never get it.

Correct, I generally have few revelations. I study the issues Listen to smart, reasonable people and make up my mind. Fortunately, you aren't on that list.

Just think, those video interviews came from 3 other board members, not me. They likely care about your opinion as much as i do. LOL

Hey, you forgot - he's Hitler and a racist all rolled into one. Tell us more before you have a heart attack.

I've very clearly said that Mexico is the far worse problem - many times. Sorry you can't read and want to distort the truth. But continue to run around with your hair on fire in the meantime.

Bingo on everything but the Facist part! LOL

^^^ Point well taken. However, this is one economic take and provides no argument as to the security issue, which has been discussed here at nauseam. That's the point. Peter Navarro, Trump's key advisor has a very different view than Bessant.

I think many are trying to... it's not easy. Arguments presented on both sides. What would be your suggestion to discuss such an important issue? Let me ask you this @John Hjorth - tariffs are used around the world by many countries. Why? and When should they be used? Should they never be used? Is a soveriegn nation immoral if they ever use tariffs? In particular, do you think the Mexican tariffs are immoral or unnecessary? I will purposely leave Canada out of the question to avoid the emotional response.

LOL - I have NO idea who these people are. What's so hilarious about thread.... everyone asks for proof, etc. ----- then you give it to them - and they accuse you of watch Fox News and posting links that will argue the case. Then you give them Canadian videos,,,, LOL I give you links, James , Gary, Mapleleaf and others do the same. Ignore them all and believe what you want! Blame it all on Trump - that will make you feel good. In the meantime - things in America are rocking. We are getting our country back. Hilarious!

Huh? - so they are pandering to Canadians that the Trump tariffs might make sense. WTF - they're Canadians! LOL

You don't get it. We're delighted. We were mad at the turn and direction of our country. The national nightmare is over. Seriously - it's party time in America. Don't kid yourself.

I totally get this. Biden really fucked this country up - and good. That's why he's gone.

Canada is free to take it all over. Have at it, you have plenty of money and brains. It's called MAGA for a reason. America first.

^^ During Trump's term, the number was 2M - Biden's number was 10M

Many of the global institutions you reference are the problem. The UN, WHO, ICC, etc - corrupt beyond belief, brought us COVID, anti-semitic Those relationships are being rethought - and not soon enough. We should give foreign aid to countries that want to kill us? I don't think so. Who are you kidding.

This video discusses the China/Canada fentanyl business in some detail. And surprisingly - both individuals are Canadians. Thank @james22 for this.

No the all time high was Dec 2023 at 300,000 ! It went down in 2024, since Biden finally understood that immigration was a issue he would lose the election on - so he slowed it down.

I think, perhaps, many of the Canadian members decided not to watch this CBC News video. Your guys, not ours, discuss the issue of Trump tariffs from the security/drug viewpoint. Our good friends @gary17 and @maplevalue provided the video and context on page 5 of this thread. Peace gentlemen.

I'm passing on the Canada discussion. People are way too sensitive. I've posted before about defense expenditures, etc. Not worth getting everyone upset. There is no doubt that Mexico & China are the true villians here. Always have been, always will be. Canada is our closest ally - and sometimes families don't see eye-to-eye.

Have another scotch @LC !

That is exactly the point. Mexico has pushed the USA far enough already. It stops now. Same with El Salvador, Columbia, Venezuela. The President has declared the Mexican cartels a terrorist organization. How would Canada like a border with Mexico? I doubt you would. Lucky for you, Canada has a buffer in between - called the USA. With friends like that - who needs enemies.

Yup Fentanyl raw materials goes from China to labs in Mexico & Canada - then is trafficked into USA. Pretty simple stuff really.

Huh?? \ You just proved my case. During the Obama/Trump years, the border was locked down. Your graph shows 2021, 2022, 2023 - illegal crossings were off the charts! That's what I've been saying all along. Thank you @LC

So you want to distort what I have been saying - go right ahead @LC You left out this part: tariffs with the Narco State forces President Sheinbaum to the table. It costs her and her corrupt government big, big money - until such time that she sends the Mexican army to the border and LOCKS it down - just like happened during Trump's first term. That was a huge success.

It's not totaly about money. It's about the safety of US citizens. It certainly has gotten people's attention now. Art of the Deal all over again. Now leadership can have a fruitful discussion, just like when NATO lost their minds. It's so simple.