President Donald Trump's recent comments about imposing tariffs on fentanyl crossing the U.S.-Canada border sparked confusion, as data show that nearly all fentanyl recovered in the U.S. originates from Mexico. Despite Trump's ongoing critique of Canada's border security concerning drug smuggling, reports indicate that only a minuscule portion of fentanyl is sourced from Canada. Many questioned the practicality of applying tariffs on illegal substances. Trump's rhetoric aims to rally Congressional support against perceived leniency towards Canada on drug trafficking by Democrats.
In fiscal year 2024, 99.87% of fentanyl recovered in the U.S. was linked to Mexico or had unknown origins, while only 0.13% was from Canada.
Trump suggested imposing a tariff on fentanyl to discourage its distribution, despite questions on the feasibility of taxing illegal drug trade.
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