Tariffs on Goods from Mexico and Canada

President Trump issues exemptions on tariffs for goods from Mexico and Canada following initial 25% tariffs, exempting goods compliant with the USMCA agreement but subjecting non-compliant goods to tariffs; some Canadian energy products face 10% tariff, while all other goods from Mexico face 25% tariff; Trump cites collaboration with Mexican and Canadian leaders to combat issues like illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking.

Trade War with Mexico and Canada

President Trump announces 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada to start the next day, leading to fears of a trade war. Stocks tumble. Mexico and Canada respond. Tariffs are part of efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration as well as address trade imbalances.

Democrats' Opposition to HALT Fentanyl Act

Democrats face backlash for opposing bipartisan legislation aimed at closing loopholes in U.S. drug laws taken advantage of by fentanyl traffickers. The HALT Fentanyl Act seeks to make the temporary Schedule I classification for fentanyl analogs permanent, but is opposed by some Democrats and a Soros-backed drug policy nonprofit.

Canada-U.S. Border Security and Fentanyl Trafficking

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau caves to President Donald Trump's demands to crack down on fentanyl trafficking and reinforce the Canada-U.S. border after threatening retaliatory tariffs.

International Affairs

Sanctions to be announced against those involved in fentanyl trafficking, Israel and Lebanese militia Hezbollah increase firepower on the border, cybercriminals target children with sextortion.

Border Security Legislation Blocked by Republicans

President Biden criticized Republicans for blocking border security legislation in the Senate, accusing them of prioritizing partisan politics over national security. The bill would have increased Border Patrol agents, immigration judges, and technology for fentanyl detection. Biden expressed commitment to address the broken immigration system.

North Carolina Attorney General's Legislative Priorities

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is seeking additional staff and funds to combat fentanyl trafficking, solve sexual assault crimes, and address law enforcement recruitment challenges.

Chinese Nationals Entering U.S. Illegally

Fox News reports on the surge of Chinese nationals entering the U.S. illegally, raising concerns about ties to the Chinese Communist Party and fentanyl trafficking.

Illegal Alien Arrested for Trafficking Fentanyl and Murder Charges

Illegal alien accused of trafficking fentanyl in Massachusetts and wanted for murder in Dominican Republic arrested by ICE agents in Saugus, Massachusetts.