Trade Wars and the Drug War: How U.S. Tariffs Are Shaping Mexico’s Fentanyl Crisis
The United States’ battle against fentanyl has taken on a new dimension as economic policies, particularly tariffs, intersect with security efforts to curb drug trafficking. Despite billions in U.S. security aid, cartel influence persists, with most fentanyl entering the U.S. through the southern border. In 2024 alone, over 21,000 pounds of fentanyl were seized at U.S. entry points, reports The Associated Press.
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