The article critiques President Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada as ineffective solutions for the U.S. drug crisis, particularly regarding fentanyl. It argues that the rationale behind the tariffs, blaming illegal immigrants and drug imports for the epidemic, is flawed. Instead, the rising number of drug overdose deaths—over 84,000 annually—should be addressed through understanding economic influences rather than punitive trade measures. The piece emphasizes that worsening economic conditions can lead to increased drug use, further perpetuating the crisis instead of alleviating it.
The flow of illicit drugs into the U.S. is misunderstood; tariffs won't effectively address the overdose epidemic, which is largely driven by economic factors.
Current tariffs on Mexico based on drug threats are misguided—they worsen economic conditions, risk an increase in drug use, and ultimately exacerbate the drug crisis.
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