Fentanyl Crisis and Tariffs Imposition

SOURCE www.npr.org
President Trump falsely claims that fentanyl smuggled into the U.S. is a key reason for imposing tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico. Experts disagree, stating that the overdose epidemic is improving and Canada plays a minimal role in fentanyl smuggling.

Key Points

  • President Trump's claims about fentanyl crisis and tariffs imposition are false
  • Experts agree that the overdose epidemic is improving
  • Canada plays a minimal role in fentanyl smuggling into the U.S.
  • Mexico is a major source of street fentanyl flowing into the U.S.
  • China supplies precursor chemicals used to make street fentanyl to drug gangs in Mexico