The Trump administration's proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada, aimed at fighting drug trafficking, could inadvertently lead to an increase in drug overdoses according to experts. Harm reduction advocate Laura Guzman warned that while reducing fentanyl imports is crucial, disrupting established drug supply chains might exacerbate the crisis. Despite a temporary pause in tariffs for 30 days after both countries committed to enhance border controls, Trump continues to assert the urgency of addressing drug inflow, a stance that could result in retaliatory tariffs from Canada targeting U.S. goods.
The biggest fear I had when I saw the negotiation to postpone the tariffs, immediately, my reaction was, 'that is not going to be good for the folks that are impacted by both the war on drugs, but also by this tainted drug supply.'
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