Fentanyl Smuggling From China and Mexico Hits the US Hard
The US government has imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada, blaming them for fentanyl smuggling into the country. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that has become a major contributor to overdose deaths in the US. The majority of fentanyl entering the US comes from Mexico, with most seizures occurring at the southwest border.
- The complex web of global supply chains and international relations makes it difficult to pinpoint the exact sources of fentanyl smuggling.
- How will the ongoing trade standoff between the US, China, and Mexico impact the fight against fentanyl smuggling in the long term?