Vice President JD Vance visited the U.S. Southern Border and emphasized the need for Mexico to take border security seriously to combat the flow of fentanyl. The Trump administration aims to leverage pressure on Mexico to address the issue.
Key Points
Fentanyl is a major cause of death among young Americans
Precursors of fentanyl come from China, are manufactured in Mexico, and trafficked by Mexican drug cartels
Apprehensions of migrants crossing the U.S. Southwest border decreased in January
Pros
Focus on combating the flow of fentanyl to save American lives
Emphasis on the need for Mexico to address border security seriously
Cons
Relying on tariffs and leverage to address the issue