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The week's question
In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: UpNorthJoe   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: No trade war with Canada
Date: 02/03/25 10:24 PM
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" 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."

So what is with the high drama, dog and pony show that Trump put on with the tariffs ?
A page or so back, I think Alpha Wolf posted that Trudeau agreed on December 17th,
2024 ( who was Prez on Dec 17th, 2024, was it Biden ? lol ), to implement the following:
( So Canada did not do anything today that is any different than what Canada agreed to do last
December. )

A couple weeks of Trump feels like 5 years. Reminds me of teenage drama queens.
But hey, he's putting on a show for MAGA.

Here is the link:
canada.ca - Government of canada announces its plan to strengthen border security and our immigration system

December 17, 2024 – Ottawa, Canada

.....Backed by an investment of $1.3 billion.......
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.

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