They include data from the 10 Canadian provinces, 50 US states, 32 Mexican states, and the US territory of Puerto Rico. In the all-government index—which takes account of federal as well as state/provincial policies—the most economically-free jurisdiction in North America is New Hampshire, followed by Idaho, Oklahoma and South Carolina tied for third, and Florida and Indiana tied for fifth. Alberta is the highest-ranking Canadian province, tied for 12th place with Tennessee, South Dakota, Colorado, and Texas. The next-highest Canadian province is British Columbia, which is tied with Massachusetts, Minnesota, and New Mexico for 43rd. https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/economic-freedom-north-america-2024

While it may be true that illegal crossings in general in Canada are only a fraction of what they are in Mexico, Brian Lilley points out in a column in the Toronto Sun that the number of terror suspects apprehended is far greater up north. According to statistics provided by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, in the last fiscal year alone, 358 potential terror suspects were encountered at the Canadian border, compared to just 52 at the Mexican one. The year before, 484 potential terror suspects were stopped coming in from Canada, compared to just 80 from Mexico; in 2022, the numbers were 313 and 67 for Canada and Mexico, respectively. https://pjmedia.com/sarah-anderson/2024/12/02/terror-suspect-caught-at-the-northern-border-indicative-of-a-bigger-problem-n4934746

Donald Trump is not messing around. Last week, Trump threatened to impose 25 percent tariffs on all products coming into the United States from Mexico and Canada if those two countries do not work with him to secure our borders… https://activistpost.com/2024/12/we-have-never-seen-an-economic-war-quite-like-this.html

One day after President-elect Trump pledged to slap a 25% tariff on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada until they tighten border security, and an extra 10% on China until the CCP cracks down on fentanyl smuggling, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum - a leftist ideologue trained in radical student protest movements - lashed out. https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/mexico-threatens-trump-counter-tariffs-china-cries-foul

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be convening a meeting of all of Canada’s premiers “this week” to discuss U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s intent to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico on his first day in office, if border issues aren’t addressed. “One of the really important things is that we be all pulling together on this. The Team Canada approach is what works,” Trudeau said, reacting to the major trade threat on his way in to Tuesday’s closed-door cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill. The Prime Minister’s Office has confirmed the meeting will be held virtually, on Wednesday, at 5 p.m. EST. https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2024/11/26/trudeau-confirms-premiers-meeting-this-week-after-trumps-canadian-tariff-threat/

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico. This measure aims to pressure both nations to address issues related to drug trafficking and illegal immigration into the United States. The proposed tariffs could have severe economic repercussions for Canada, which heavily relies on the U.S. – its largest trading partner. https://tnc.news/2024/11/25/trump-pledges-25-tariff-on-all-products-from-canada-and-mexico3/

Trump swung the hammer against Mexico, Canada, "As everyone is aware, thousands of people are pouring through Mexico and Canada, bringing Crime and Drugs at levels never seen before. On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders. https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trump-vows-25-levy-canada-mexico-ramps-promised-tariffs-drug-pushing-china

Amid the threatening specter of tariffs and trade tensions after Donald Trump’s re-election, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says all premiers are aligned in calling for Mexico to be kicked out of the Canada-U.S. free trade deal because it functions as a “backdoor” for Chinese goods. “If Mexico won’t fight transshipment by, at the very least, matching Canadian and American tariffs on Chinese imports, they shouldn’t have a seat at the table or enjoy access to the largest economy in the world,” Ford said in a statement on Nov. 12. He added on Nov. 20, “All the premiers, we know Mexico is bringing in cheap Chinese parts, slapping made-in-Mexico stickers on, shipping it up through the U.S. and Canada, causing American jobs to be lost, and Canadian jobs.” https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/flood-chinese-goods-north-america-earns-mexico-backdoor-label

Last year, the United States imported around $3.1 trillion worth of goods, with Mexico, China and Canada accounting for more than 40 percent of that total. Among the top imported goods are cars, pharmaceuticals and all kinds of technology, be it smartphones, computers or semiconductors. https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/cars-meds-oil-tech-americas-main-imports

The fight over Canada's controversial digital services tax may escalate this week as the deadline looms for the Biden administration to decide whether to proceed with dispute arbitration amid threats of retaliation from Donald Trump's incoming administration. On Aug. 30, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai filed an official complaint under the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) arguing that the three per cent tax Canada implemented over the summer unfairly discriminates against American corporations. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/tuesday-dst-deadline-trump-1.7380857