Kristi Noem on US-Canada Border Security Cooperation and Fentanyl Interdiction

Cooperation on Northern Border Security

• 🤝 Discussions with Canada are ongoing to enhance the security of the northern border.
• 🎯 Efforts focus on knowing who is crossing and what goods are being transported.
• 📈 Progress has been made, and partnerships are being built to facilitate industry and conduct joint research, particularly in the Arctic region.

Progress on Fentanyl and Drug Interdiction

• 🚫 The ultimate goal is to completely stop the flow of fentanyl and drugs to prevent families from suffering from loss and addiction.
• 💰 Canada has invested $1 billion in additional border security measures over recent months.
• 👁️ This investment has led to increased surveillance, with eyes on the border 24/7 along the 5,000-mile stretch.
• 🇺🇸 Progress is being made since the Trump administration took office, with both countries using their capabilities to protect each other.
• ⚠️ While any amount of fentanyl is too much, efforts are being made to mitigate its impact.