The Art of the Deal.
President Donald J. Trump announced on Truth Social that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has agreed to send 10,000 troops to the border to help stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal aliens. This comes less than a day before his 25% tariffs are scheduled to go into effect.
As a result of this action by Mexico, President Trump has agreed to pause the tariffs for one month. As he noted:
I just spoke with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico. It was a very friendly conversation wherein she agreed to immediately supply 10,000 Mexican Soldiers on the Border separating Mexico and the United States. These soldiers will be specifically designated to stop the flow of fentanyl, and illegal migrants into our Country. We further agreed to immediately pause the anticipated tariffs for a one month period during which we will have negotiations headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and high-level Representatives of Mexico. I look forward to participating in those negotiations, with President Sheinbaum, as we attempt to achieve a “deal” between our two Countries.
That didn’t take long.
China’s Xi Jinping is also rumored to be prepared to discuss the 10% tariffs against his nation. Canada, the other recipient of the 25% tariffs for their inaction at our northern border, appears to be throwing a “hissy fit,” according to Jeff Crouere.
On Sunday, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, Chrystia Freeland, was interviewed on CNN. She said that Canadians are “furious” at President Trump because he challenged their “sovereignty.”
An example of the fury could be heard at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. Before the NHL match between the Minnesota Wild and the Ottawa Senators, the national anthem of both countries was performed. Sadly, at the end of “The Star-Spangled Banner” the Ottawa fans engaged in raucous booing.
In an appeal to her fellow Canadians, Freeland has called for a “boycott” of American products and “100% tariffs” on American goods. She said Trump was “beating up on Canada” and as a result, her country will respond with “total strength, total unity.”
Hopefully, Canada will come to its senses and commit to the reasonable expectations that President Trump is setting for them.
This story is developing and will be updated when more information is known.
At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
