Tim Houston's efforts to stand up to the U.S. involve building relationships with American businesses. He has travelled to Texas to meet with U.S. oil companies, aiming to secure deals. Additionally, he has had dinners with a billionaire based in the U.S.

Further details about these interactions and their potential outcomes are available from the Halifax Examiner. The publication reports on Houston's activities, including his meetings and dinners with U.S.-based entities.

The specifics of the deals and discussions remain limited in the available information, but the Halifax Examiner provides more context and insight into Tim Houston's actions and their implications.