Trump says tariffs are to curb fentanyl

Fact-Checking Trump’s Fentanyl Justification for Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
Trump during his address to Congress said that Canada and Mexico ‘have allowed fentanyl to come into our country at levels never seen before.’
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 Wants Canada and Mexico 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 synthetic opioid, largely produced by Mexican cartels, has created a public health overdose crisis in the U.
Lutnick: Tariffs on nearly all products from Mexico and Canada will likely get delayed
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thursday that President Donald Trump will likely announce later in the day a one-month tariff delay on all products that are covered by the USMCA free trade treaty,
Trump says tariffs are to curb fentanyl, but U.S. overdose deaths are already declining
While President Donald Trump has said the tariffs are meant stop the flow of drugs across the border, experts worry it may undermine progress already underway.
Tariffs not the way Trump should slow fentanyl flow: Bolton
"American importers pay the tariffs and then do everything they can to pass that cost on to American consumers," John Bolton said.
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 and Trudeau discussed fentanyl, trade in 50-minute call, says Canada source
U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke for about 50 minutes on Wednesday and discussed ...
Trump and Trudeau trade barbs as tariffs heighten tensions between US and Canada
President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau spoke Wednesday to discuss new rounds of tariffs that pose significant risks to both of their economies.
Canada leader issues dire warning over 'tariff war' with US causing 'more pain' than gain
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith encourages a "tariff-free" relationship between Canada and the U.S., urging that the "juice isn't worth the squeeze." ...
New Senate bill seeks to tackle the flow of fentanyl into the US from China and Mexico
In a rare bipartisan move, two senators have introduced legislation in the latest attempt to fight the flow of fentanyl and ...
All goods will likely be exempt from Canada, Mexico tariffs for a month, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated that President Donald Trump is expected to delay imposing 25% tariffs on Canada ...
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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 ...
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Trump says Canada tariffs would fight fentanyl trafficking, but little comes in across northern border, officials say
President Trump has said part of his motivation for imposing now-paused tariffs on Canada was to force the country to crack down on illicit fentanyl trafficking — but very little of the ...
Video shows Tennessee whiskey being pulled off shelves in Canada. How Jack Daniels is responding to tariff backlash
In a retaliatory measure against President Donald Trump’s tariffs, several Canadian provinces have removed U.S. liquors from ...