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Fentanyl ties into Trump’s tariff strategies explained

Fentanyl is central to U.S. tariffs; drug’s production in Mexico, impact on overdose deaths, and international responses highlighted.

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Fentanyl is central to U.S. tariffs; drug’s production in Mexico, impact on overdose deaths.

Fentanyl’s role in international trade relations has emerged as a focal point in U.S. tariff discussions. The opioid has been linked to hundreds of thousands of overdose deaths in the U.S., prompting the government to pressure Mexico, Canada, and China to limit its supply.

Mexico is identified as the primary source of illicit fentanyl, with production largely occurring in makeshift labs operated by powerful cartels. The U.S. seized over 20,000 pounds of fentanyl last year, revealing the scale of trafficking into the country. Despite a decline in overall overdose deaths, fentanyl remains a leading contributor, likely due to its potency and ease of distribution.

The Trump administration has responded by delaying tariffs on Canada and Mexico while implementing a 10% tariff on China, alleging that Beijing has not adequately curtailed its fentanyl exports. In response, Mexico increased security at its border, deploying thousands of National Guard members to combat trafficking.

In Canada, where Mexican cartels are expanding operations, the government is investing in border security and monitoring precursor chemicals. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced measures to enhance collaborative efforts with the U.S. to combat drug-related crimes.

Although China previously restricted fentanyl production, companies continue to produce its chemical precursors, complicating enforcement efforts. This ongoing situation highlights the complexities of addressing both the drug crisis and the geopolitical implications it creates.

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Trump calls for Iran’s surrender

Israel and Iran escalate conflicts with missile strikes, prompting Netanyahu’s airstrikes and Trump’s call for Iran’s surrender.

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Israel and Iran escalate conflicts with missile strikes, prompting Netanyahu’s airstrikes and Trump’s call for Iran’s surrender.


Missile strikes between Israel and Iran are intensifying, with both nations targeting nuclear and military sites.

After a missile hit an Israeli hospital, Prime Minister Netanyahu retaliated, launching 20 fighter jets into Western Iran.

Meanwhile, President Trump has demanded Iran’s unconditional surrender and hinted at possible U.S. military involvement.

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Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites after hospital hit

Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites escalate tensions after a missile attack on an Israeli hospital, prompting Iranian retaliation and casualties on both sides.

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Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites escalate tensions after a missile attack on an Israeli hospital, prompting Iranian retaliation and casualties on both sides.


Israel has launched preemptive airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites after a missile attack struck an Israeli hospital, marking a dramatic escalation in regional tensions.

Iran has retaliated with counterstrikes, as both nations report casualties. Israel claims the campaign is necessary to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons—an accusation Tehran denies.

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Fed signals slower cuts amid rising risks

U.S. Federal Reserve revises economic forecasts downward, expecting growth slowdown and higher unemployment, but still plans rate cuts in 2024 and 2025.

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U.S. Federal Reserve revises economic forecasts downward, expecting growth slowdown and higher unemployment, but still plans rate cuts in 2024 and 2025.


At its latest meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve revised its economic forecasts downward, with growth trimmed, inflation nudged up, and unemployment expectations now higher.

Despite this gloomier outlook, the Fed still sees two rate cuts in 2025, but just one in 2024 and one in 2026, a major dial-back from earlier projections.

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