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Fast forward to today, Trump's jest about Canada, while seemingly trivial, uncovers layers of historical anxiety over national identity. Trump's administration had previously introduced tariffs as political tools, with Trudeau’s government responding in kind. However, Trudeau’s position appears marginally weaker now amidst fluctuating public support and political pressure. If one looks at the tangible metrics— the Canadian border representing a sliver of drug seizures and illegal migrant encounters—it amplifies the notion that Trump's economic threats could be exaggerated.