FabSwingers.com forum: Trump's Fentanyl

By *abioMan
4 weeks ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Is trump's reasoning to force Mexico/Canada to do something and crack down on drug gangs a& Fentanyl entering the USA?"

The answer to that is yes and no…..

Yes for Mexican.. it is a big problem

No for Canada… last year for example a grand total of 43lbs of fentanyl was seized by us border patrol coming in from Canada.. which amounts to 0.2% of all the fentanyl seized

In fact Canada could argue (rightly) that more fentanyl was seized going the other way, from the US going into Canada

He is using it as an argument because by declaring a “national emergency” it allows him to use the putting on of tariffs by executive order… otherwise tariff power is held by congress

By *d4ugirlsMan
4 weeks ago

Green Cove Springs

"Is trump's reasoning to force Mexico/Canada to do something and crack down on drug gangs a& Fentanyl entering the USA?

The answer to that is yes and no…..

Yes for Mexican.. it is a big problem

No for Canada… last year for example a grand total of 43lbs of fentanyl was seized by us border patrol coming in from Canada.. which amounts to 0.2% of all the fentanyl seized

In fact Canada could argue (rightly) that more fentanyl was seized going the other way, from the US going into Canada

He is using it as an argument because by declaring a “national emergency” it allows him to use the putting on of tariffs by executive order… otherwise tariff power is held by congress

You left out this part from the bbc.

January, Canada's financial intelligence agency reported that organised criminal groups in, Canada are increasingly involved in the production of fentanyl by importing chemicals used to make it and lab equipment from China.

The trade in fentanyl takes place in both directions.

In the first 10 months of 2024, the Canadian border service reported seizing 10.8lb (4.9kg) of fentanyl entering from the US, while US Border Patrol intercepted 32.1lb (14.6kg) of fentanyl coming from Canada.

In December, the country pledged C$1.3bn ($900m; £700m) for combating fentanyl and enhancing border security.

And on February 11th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment Kevin Brosseau, as Canada's fentanyl czar.

Trump's Fentanyl - drug war & tariffs