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Trump used fentanyl to justify tariffs, but the crisis was ... - NPR
3 days ago · The White House says fentanyl smuggled to the U.S. justifies tariffs against Canada, China and Mexico. But fentanyl deaths and smuggling have been dropping fast — and Canada plays almost no role.
Tariff threats take aim at fentanyl trafficking. Here's how the drug ...
2 days ago · Fentanyl is also made in Canada and smuggled into the U.S., but to a much lesser extent. U.S. customs agents seized 43 pounds (19.5 kilograms) of fentanyl at the Canadian border during the last fiscal year, compared with 21,100 pounds (9,570 kilograms) at …
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Imports …
4 days ago · Until the crisis is alleviated, President Donald J. Trump is implementing a 25% additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% additional tariff on imports from China. Energy ...
Canada announces $155B tariff package in response to …
5 days ago · In addition to this initial response, Ministers LeBlanc and Joly reiterated that all options remain on the table as the government considers additional measures, including non-tariff options, should the U.S. continue to apply unjustified tariffs on Canada. Less than 1 per cent of the fentanyl and illegal crossings into the United States come ...
Tariffs latest: Canada to appoint ‘fentanyl tsar’ and adopt border ...
2 days ago · “Canada has agreed to ensure we have a secure Northern Border, and to finally end the deadly scourge of drugs like Fentanyl.” “The Tariffs announced on Saturday will be paused for a 30 day ...
Trump's Canada, Mexico, China tariffs suspend loophole behind fentanyl …
3 days ago · While suppliers in China and criminal gangs in Mexico have been long accused of trafficking fentanyl into the United States, Trump's tariff order, opens new tab against Canada included a long ...
Canada Also Gets 30-Day Tariff Reprieve After Fresh Fentanyl …
2 days ago · Canada Also Gets 30-Day Tariff Reprieve After Fresh Fentanyl Pledges. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a call with President Trump said Canada was already implementing an existing ambitious plan ...
Trump's Canada, Mexico, China Tariffs Suspend Loophole Behind Fentanyl …
3 days ago · While suppliers in China and criminal gangs in Mexico have been long accused of trafficking fentanyl into the United States, Trump's tariff order against Canada included a long preamble saying ...
Fact check: Canada makes up just 0.2% of US border fentanyl …
2 days ago · Aaron McCrorie, vice president of intelligence and enforcement at Canada’s border agency, told the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. in December 2024: “As a source of fentanyl to the United States ...
Canada launches fentanyl crackdown to convince Trump tariffs …
Jan 29, 2025 · Howard Lutnick, who Trump tapped to be his commerce secretary, said Wednesday that the Feb. 1 tariff date was meant to spur Canada and Mexico to take action at the borders.