Canada is investing C$1.3 billion in border security to avoid potential US tariffs. The plan includes aerial surveillance, new drug detection tools, and enhanced cooperation with US law enforcement. Canadian officials expressed optimism after meetings with US officials, highlighting the importance of this investment to maintain strong economic ties with the US and prevent potential economic consequences from tariffs.
Mexico is actively working to safeguard its USMCA trade agreement with the U.S. and Canada, employing various strategies to address concerns raised by the Trump administration regarding drug trafficking, illegal immigration, and trade imbalances. This involves increased security measures, investment screening processes, and navigating complex issues surrounding genetically modified corn.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Georgia Senator David Perdue as the next US ambassador to China. This appointment comes alongside a stern warning to Beijing: increased tariffs on Chinese goods unless significant action is taken to curb fentanyl trafficking. Perdue’s extensive experience in Asia and his background in the Senate’s Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees position him as a key figure in Trump’s China policy.
During a campaign rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Donald Trump declared his intention to impose tariffs on Mexico and China if elected, demanding action to curb fentanyl trafficking into the United States. He pledged swift action against drug trafficking, utilizing tariffs as leverage to enforce this crackdown.
A new federally funded study has found no evidence to support claims that marijuana is widely laced with fentanyl, contradicting assertions made by Sen. JD Vance (R-OH). Despite the study’s findings and a similar report by the DEA, Vance continues to link fentanyl to the Biden-Harris administration, raising concerns about the potential spread of misinformation.
US Vice President Kamala Harris has acknowledged the need for immigration reform, proposing stricter border security measures including fentanyl detection and more Border Patrol agents. Her plan also includes pressuring China to crack down on fentanyl precursor chemical manufacturers. Harris’s proposed actions go further than President Biden’s current asylum restrictions, aiming for a lower average daily border encounter number before asylum applications are restricted. This comes as illegal border crossings reach record levels, exceeding 10 million since Biden’s presidency began. The ongoing debate on immigration is intensifying, with Harris criticizing Donald Trump for his efforts to block a bipartisan border funding deal and Trump questioning Harris’s inaction on border issues during her time as Vice President.
Tom Barrett, a Trump-endorsed Republican candidate for the House in Michigan’s 7th District, has voiced strong concerns about China’s growing influence in the state, citing a $2.4 billion electric vehicle battery plant being built by a Chinese company. He also criticizes the Biden administration’s border policies, blaming them for the influx of fentanyl and its devastating impact on communities.
Overdrive, a new brand created by the founder of Starface and Julie, aims to destigmatize drug safety with accessible fentanyl test kits. By adopting an engaging, non-sterile approach, Overdrive seeks to reach a wider audience and empower people to make informed choices about their drug use.
Former President Donald Trump, campaigning in Pennsylvania, promised to take decisive action against China if re-elected. He vowed to enforce a 2020 trade deal and demand the death penalty for fentanyl dealers sending the drug across the US border.
A pilot study from the University of Washington School of Medicine suggests that a low dose of ketamine can effectively reduce or even eliminate withdrawal symptoms associated with fentanyl addiction, potentially paving the way for a new approach to treatment.
