As more migrants enter the U.S. from Canada, President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring Canada to tighten border security, threatening a 25% tariff if it fails to act, The Times Union reports. Canadian officials fear the move could strain relations and anticipate a surge of migrants heading north when Trump’s administration resumes deportation policies.
Migration through Canada, particularly in the Swanton Sector, has increased dramatically. Border Patrol recorded over 19,000 arrests in 2024, up from 7,000 in 2023. Trump’s threats echo post-9/11 pressures that reshaped border policies. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged to boost border security in response.
Experts predict Canada may impose restrictions on Indian nationals, who currently fuel the surge. While some hope for reforms, tariffs could strain the deeply connected U.S.-Canada economies.
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