The Trump administration has decided to suspend tariffs imposed on Mexico and Canada for a month, meant to combat fentanyl trafficking, which has become a critical issue amid the opioid epidemic. The latest statistics show over 107,000 overdose deaths in 2023, with about 70% attributed to fentanyl. Although provisional data indicate a recent drop in deaths from the drug, public concern remains high due to its lethal potential and prevalence. Experts emphasize the importance of addressing both the medical and illicit use of this synthetic opioid.
The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it would suspend recently imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada for about a month.
Provisional C.D.C. data through September of last year indicate that deaths caused by fentanyl have been falling for months.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, which means it's created in a laboratory with chemicals, said Dr. David Fiellin.
More than 107,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2023, and nearly 70 percent of those deaths were caused by fentanyl and other opioids.
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