Trump, Fentanyl and Tariffs

Trump Places High-Risk, High-Reward Bet on Tariffs to Stem Fentanyl
Nearly 75,000 Americans died from synthetic drug overdoses in 2023, most from fentanyl, according to government figures. Overdoses from fentanyl, which is about 50 times more potent than heroin, are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 45.
Trump tied migrant entries and fentanyl to tariffs. Here are the facts.
Neither his claim that border crossings are an unchecked “invasion” nor his depiction of drugs pouring across an unguarded border has any basis in federal data.
China state media dismiss Trump's tariff vow, focus on fentanyl
China's state media shrugged off U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to slap additional tariffs on Chinese goods in editorials late on Tuesday, accusing the former president of blaming China for the country's failure to address the fentanyl crisis.
Trump's tariff threats include China again — but this time it's about drugs
President-elect Donald Trump signalled on the campaign trail that tariffs and border security are his top priorities. In addition to promising hefty tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods on Monday, he also targeted China,
China says US must ‘cherish’ its cooperation on fentanyl as Trump vows to add 10% tariff
Beijing’s foreign ministry says fentanyl is US’ own problem and that China provided support ‘out of a humanitarian spirit’.
Trump Targets China, Mexico, and Canada with New Tariffs to Tackle Fentanyl Crisis
Trump plans new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada to combat drug trafficking and illegal immigration, effective January 20.

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Trump camp says China is ‘attacking’ U.S. with fentanyl. They aim to fight back
President Joe Biden‘s fentanyl diplomacy with China is under scrutiny as President-elect Donald Trump’s team seeks a harder ...
Pam Bondi Is the Perfect Pick to End the Fentanyl Crisis | Opinion
I hope that members of the United States Senate understand the urgent need to restore law and order and effectively address ...
We targeted drug cartels to stop fentanyl. Now, overdose deaths are dropping. | Opinion
Every life lost to a drug overdose is one too many. DEA and our partners will continue to fight every day to protect our ...
Fentanyl Rises Again, This Time as Trump’s Diplomatic Weapon Against China
The president-elect’s pledge to use tariffs to stem the flow of opioids from China could backfire if Beijing responds by ...
Will Pam Bondi Save Us From Fentanyl or Dole Out Trump's Vengeance? | Opinion
There are two encouraging signs about the incoming Trump administration. The first is that the United States still has a ...
Trump says he’s planning ‘large-scale’ ad campaign on fentanyl crisis
President-elect Trump announced plans to launch a “large-scale” ad campaign on Wednesday with the goal of educating Americans ...
Trump’s Fentanyl Pledge Threatens to Sour Bright Spot in China Relations
The president-elect’s threat to impose 10% in additional tariffs on imports from China for its role in the fentanyl crisis is ...
How China Allegedly Contributes To The Deadly Fentanyl Crisis
US president-elect Donald Trump has threatened to slap blistering new tariffs on Chinese goods in response to Beijing's alleged role in a deadly opioid epidemic in the United States.
Bond set at $1.5 million in fentanyl death case
A Jonesboro man arrested earlier this year for selling fentanyl now faces a homicide charge after police said a woman died ...
‘A major fentanyl dealer in the Rapid City area’ says AG Jackley, woman sentenced on felony drug crimes
South Dakota Attorney General's Office says a Rapid City woman will spend 23 years in prison for felony drug crimes.