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US news

Opinion | The Hidden Cost of Trump's Trade War on China

Trump's Destructive, Haphazard Trade War Is an Extension of His Petty Foreign Policy

Trump's trade war focuses on fighting drug trafficking and saving lives through tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

US imposes sanctions on Mexican cartel linked to drug trafficking and fuel-theft network

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel to combat drug trafficking and fuel theft.

LA Dodgers

fromenglish.elpais.com

1 week ago

Mexico and the United States decimate Los Chapitos

Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, are rapidly diminishing as security forces target their leadership amid the ongoing fentanyl crisis.

fromtime.com

3 days ago

Canada news

What's in Canada's Immigration Billand Why It's Facing Backlash

US news

Opinion | The Hidden Cost of Trump's Trade War on China

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#us-mexico-relations

US adds Mexican cartels to list of foreign terrorist organisations

The US has designated six Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, highlighting a serious approach towards drug trafficking and organized crime.

Miscellaneous

4 months ago

Will Trump plan to label Mexican cartels as terrorists bring US military strikes?

Trump's proposed designation of Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations is controversial and raises concerns about potential military actions.

from24/7 Wall St.

These States Manufacture the Most Guns

Lawmakers urge reducing U.S. gun trafficking to Mexico to combat fentanyl trade.

Importance of understanding firearms' role in drug cartel operations.

US adds Mexican cartels to list of foreign terrorist organisations

The US has designated six Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, highlighting a serious approach towards drug trafficking and organized crime.

Miscellaneous

4 months ago

Will Trump plan to label Mexican cartels as terrorists bring US military strikes?

Trump's proposed designation of Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations is controversial and raises concerns about potential military actions.

from24/7 Wall St.

These States Manufacture the Most Guns

Lawmakers urge reducing U.S. gun trafficking to Mexico to combat fentanyl trade.

Importance of understanding firearms' role in drug cartel operations.

more#us-mexico-relations

The message of Trump's tariffs is clear: Stop killing Americans with fentanyl

Trump's fentanyl tariffs aim to combat the crisis linked to Chinese precursor chemicals and cartels in North America.

San Francisco ties clean needle distribution for drug users to treatment, counseling

San Francisco's Mayor is implementing a new policy that mandates treatment for drug users seeking harm reduction supplies from April 30.

from48 hills

NYC politics

Fentanyl deaths up 50 percent in three months; why isn't this a big news story? - 48 hills

4 weeks ago

NYC politics

'Now is not the time': Trump cuts to L.A. overdose prevention efforts alarm experts

US politics

Column: Another Big Lie: RFK Jr. wants to make America healthy again

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The message of Trump's tariffs is clear: Stop killing Americans with fentanyl

Trump's fentanyl tariffs aim to combat the crisis linked to Chinese precursor chemicals and cartels in North America.

San Francisco ties clean needle distribution for drug users to treatment, counseling

San Francisco's Mayor is implementing a new policy that mandates treatment for drug users seeking harm reduction supplies from April 30.

from48 hills

NYC politics

Fentanyl deaths up 50 percent in three months; why isn't this a big news story? - 48 hills

4 weeks ago

NYC politics

'Now is not the time': Trump cuts to L.A. overdose prevention efforts alarm experts

US politics

Column: Another Big Lie: RFK Jr. wants to make America healthy again

'James' wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for fiction

Percival Everett wins the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel 'James', a retelling of Huckleberry Finn from Jim's perspective.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

New York Times wins 4 Pulitzers, New Yorker 3; Washington Post wins for coverage of Trump shooting

The New York Times and The New Yorker received multiple Pulitzer Prizes for significant journalism in 2024.

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NYC politics

Once again, for-profit metro papers are rare among the Pulitzer winners - Poynter

Arts

'James' wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for fiction

Percival Everett wins the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel 'James', a retelling of Huckleberry Finn from Jim's perspective.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

New York Times wins 4 Pulitzers, New Yorker 3; Washington Post wins for coverage of Trump shooting

The New York Times and The New Yorker received multiple Pulitzer Prizes for significant journalism in 2024.

fromPoynter

NYC politics

Once again, for-profit metro papers are rare among the Pulitzer winners - Poynter

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#us-china-relations

Imposing tariffs on China will not help resolve the US fentanyl crisis

The US tariffs on Chinese imports undermine global cooperation and may worsen the fentanyl crisis.

Bessent Indirectly Confirms to CNBC China and the U.S. Still Not Talking Tariffs: Not Even a Negotiation About the Negotiation?'

Treasury Secretary Bessent suggests potential progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations amidst ongoing tariff concerns.

fromNew York Post

US news

Top Chinese official asking what Trump wants Beijing to do about fentanyl ingredients in possible sign of thawing trade war: report

US politics

A Montana Senator Seeks to Be Trump's Voice in Beijing

Imposing tariffs on China will not help resolve the US fentanyl crisis

The US tariffs on Chinese imports undermine global cooperation and may worsen the fentanyl crisis.

Bessent Indirectly Confirms to CNBC China and the U.S. Still Not Talking Tariffs: Not Even a Negotiation About the Negotiation?'

Treasury Secretary Bessent suggests potential progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations amidst ongoing tariff concerns.

fromNew York Post

US news

Top Chinese official asking what Trump wants Beijing to do about fentanyl ingredients in possible sign of thawing trade war: report

US politics

A Montana Senator Seeks to Be Trump's Voice in Beijing

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The Baltimore Banner wins its first Pulitzer - Poynter

The Baltimore Banner has won its first Pulitzer Prize for a local reporting series on the city's worsening fentanyl crisis, highlighting urgent public health needs.

NYC startup

SF parents

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Father of Baby Phoenix who died of fentanyl overdose wants felony dropped; mental health program instead

David Castro's lawyers seek mental health diversion for child endangerment charges, while prosecutors strongly oppose it, citing community safety and accountability.

#san-francisco

SF politics

Dozens of drug dealers arrested in overnight raid at SF's Jackson Square Park

San Francisco authorities conducted a significant raid at Jefferson Square Park, arresting 84 suspected drug dealers and users in response to community concerns.

San Francisco SoMa residents rally for action on city's fentanyl crisis

The San Francisco community is actively protesting against the fentanyl crisis, advocating for a drug-free environment.

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5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Is Sixth Street Worse Than It's Ever Been?

SF politics

Dozens of drug dealers arrested in overnight raid at SF's Jackson Square Park

San Francisco authorities conducted a significant raid at Jefferson Square Park, arresting 84 suspected drug dealers and users in response to community concerns.

San Francisco SoMa residents rally for action on city's fentanyl crisis

The San Francisco community is actively protesting against the fentanyl crisis, advocating for a drug-free environment.

fromsfist.com

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Is Sixth Street Worse Than It's Ever Been?

Critics say GOP Medicaid cuts could slash fentanyl addiction treatment

Proposed Medicaid cuts by Republicans raise concerns about jeopardizing opioid addiction treatment amid the fentanyl crisis.

SF parents

fromenglish.elpais.com

I have nothing, but I have drugs': The forgotten victims of the war on fentanyl

Ismael Olvera's survival story reveals the harsh realities of drug violence and the fierce struggles individuals face along the Mexican border.

#tariffs

China FM vows to fight Trump tariffs, says US is meeting good with evil'

China warns against purely self-interested national policies impacting global stability amid US tariffs.

Trump Says Tariffs Will Stop When Opioid Deaths Fall. They've Already Fallen.

Trump administration reimposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico due to perceived inaction on fentanyl, despite lacking real-time data on opioid deaths.

China Warns It's Willing to Fight Trade War or Any Other Type of War' Trump Wants: Ready to Fight Till the End'

China's embassy in the U.S. vows to counteract U.S. tariffs and warns of readiness for a prolonged trade conflict.

fromEntrepreneur

US politics

Why Trump Is Imposing Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China | Entrepreneur

Trump's tariffs aim to combat the trade deficit and the fentanyl crisis.

Medicine

What to Know About Buprenorphine, Which Could Help Fight Opioid Crisis?

The opioid epidemic requires addressing both supply and demand to effectively combat fentanyl overdoses.

China FM vows to fight Trump tariffs, says US is meeting good with evil'

China warns against purely self-interested national policies impacting global stability amid US tariffs.

Trump Says Tariffs Will Stop When Opioid Deaths Fall. They've Already Fallen.

Trump administration reimposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico due to perceived inaction on fentanyl, despite lacking real-time data on opioid deaths.

China Warns It's Willing to Fight Trade War or Any Other Type of War' Trump Wants: Ready to Fight Till the End'

China's embassy in the U.S. vows to counteract U.S. tariffs and warns of readiness for a prolonged trade conflict.

fromEntrepreneur

Why Trump Is Imposing Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China | Entrepreneur

Trump's tariffs aim to combat the trade deficit and the fentanyl crisis.

fromTall, Snarky Canadian

Medicine

What to Know About Buprenorphine, Which Could Help Fight Opioid Crisis?

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US Elections

Why I won't be attending PyCon US this year

The US-Canada trade war, sparked by allegations over fentanyl, has prompted significant reactions from Canadians, including decisions to avoid US events.

Trump Adviser Insists Canada Has Been Taken Over by Mexican Cartels'

Canada is under the influence of Mexican cartels, per Peter Navarro, impacting fentanyl importation and the U.S. opioid crisis.

US news

Canada, China say fentanyl crisis is only a "pretext" for Trump's new tariffs

Canada news

Trump Adviser Insists Canada Has Been Taken Over by Mexican Cartels'

Canada is under the influence of Mexican cartels, per Peter Navarro, impacting fentanyl importation and the U.S. opioid crisis.

US news

Canada, China say fentanyl crisis is only a "pretext" for Trump's new tariffs

Lurie wants to ask his rich friends to fund his programs. Here's why it won't work - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie can now directly seek private donations to combat fentanyl without board approval, raising concerns over donor influence.

Miscellaneous

fromeuronews

Cocaine is 'no worse than whiskey', says Colombia's president

Colombian President Gustavo Petro suggests that legalizing cocaine could reduce drug trafficking and likens it to wine in a recent government meeting.

from48 hills

4 months ago

Lurie is trying to fire an independent police commissioner; maybe the chief is next - 48 hills

Lurie’s push to limit oversight over the Police Department signals his intent to consolidate power and possibly replace the Police Chief, amidst local political tensions.

SF politics

East Bay (California)

fromwww.twincities.com

6 months ago

Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime

Trump's administration continues to frame immigration as a national security threat, leveraging voter concerns about crime and drug issues.

Mental health