The article critiques President Trump's rationale for imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, linking it to his claims about fentanyl trafficking. Despite Trump's assertions about a massive flow of the drug from Canada and a significant connection to migrants smuggling it through the southern border, evidence suggests otherwise. Fentanyl is mostly found in the possession of American citizens at official entry points, not undocumented migrants. The article argues that tariffs and border policies may not be effective in reducing fentanyl trafficking; instead, targeted regulation and scrutiny could be more beneficial.
According to Trump, tariffs against Canada are due to fentanyl traffic, despite evidence showing minimal amounts intercepted and no strong link to migrant smuggling.
Trump insists that securing the southern border is key to stopping fentanyl, despite it frequently being held by American citizens at ports of entry.
The president's tariffs aim to push Mexico to act against undocumented migrants, even though the data suggests they are not a significant trafficking source.
Evidence suggests that effective measures to combat fentanyl trafficking require focused regulation and scrutiny, rather than tariffs and border walls.
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