Trump says tariffs are to curb fentanyl

Canada and China say the fentanyl crisis is only a 'pretext' for Trump's new tariffs
Canadian and Chinese officials say they were already helping reduce fentanyl smuggling. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said fentanyl crossing the northern border is "near zero."
Trump says tariffs were enacted to curb fentanyl, but U.S. overdose deaths are already declining
President Donald Trump says a primary reason for his new tariffs against the United States’ three largest trading partners is what he calls a “national emergency” brought on by fentanyl flowing across the country’s borders,
Trump vows March 4 tariffs for Mexico, Canada, extra 10% for China over fentanyl
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will take effect March 4 along with an extra 10% duty on Chinese imports because deadly drugs are still pouring into the U.
Trump Administration Ties Tariffs to Fatal Fentanyl Overdoses, Which Are Declining
The decrease in fentanyl overdoses, drug policy experts have said, has more to do with public health measures than changes in border policies.
Trump doubles tariffs on China, citing fentanyl
President Trump has doubled tariffs on China to 20% and confirmed 25% duties on imports from Mexico and Canada, citing fentanyl trafficking and trade imbalances.
Trump Loves Tariffs. Fentanyl Is Just an Excuse.
If tariffs are a poor method of collecting revenue or strengthening trade, they're even less effective at stopping the flow of illegal drugs.
Trump repeats fentanyl claims for no longer 'subsidizing' Canada and Mexico
U.S. President Trump repeats his claims that fentanyl trafficking at the border is why America will no longer 'subsidize' ...
Trump Wants Neighbors to Stop Fentanyl Trafficking
President Trump said Mexico and Canada must do more to stop the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. A bootleg version of the ...
Canada's fentanyl czar sees 'very positive' reaction in Washington meetings
Canadian fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau says American officials are showing their approval for his new role as he and several ...
Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico are now in effect, kicking off trade war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico finally went into effect Tuesday, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by the ...
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What to Know About Canada’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis
Responding to threatened tariffs by President Trump, Canada has unveiled a security plan aimed at tackling the trafficking of fentanyl, which is also killing many Canadians. By Vjosa Isai ...
No Tariff Deal for Canada and Mexico in Trump speech
President Trump promoted his tariffs on Canada and Mexico, bypassing a chance to announce a deal to reduce the 25% duties that his advisers had said was possible in the run-up to the speech. The U.S.
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'All fentanyl, all the time': How the deadly drug became Canada's public enemy No. 1
A pillar of organized crime, fentanyl has wreaked havoc across the nation and sparked a trade war with the U.S. And the bad trip could get worse You can save this article by registering for free ...
Trump likely to ease Canada and Mexico tariffs on Wednesday, Lutnick says
The president has cited lackluster efforts to curb the flow of illegal immigration and fentanyl by Canada and Mexico as motivation for the 25% tariffs.
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How Does Fentanyl Reach the United States?
President Trump has imposed steep tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico in the name of curbing fentanyl flows into the United ...