Commerce Secretary Says Tariffs Part of “Drug War,” Not “Trade War”

He says U.S. will reexamine tariffs if flow of fentanyl reduced by April 2. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick described President Donald Trump’s tariffs against Mexico and Canada on…

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Canada and Mexico Increase Border Security Ahead of Tariff Negotiations

President Trump states that the tariffs are “on schedule.” Canada and Mexico have increased their border monitoring operations ahead of tariff negotiations with U.S. officials later this week.…

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House Passes Bill to Permanently Classify Fentanyl as Schedule 1 Drug

The administration imposed tariffs on China to slow the trafficking of fentanyl precursors through Mexico. The House of Representatives passed the HALT Fentanyl Act, designating fentanyl as a…

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President Trump Pauses Tariffs on Mexico and Canada

The move came after he spoke with President Sheinbaum and Prime Minister Trudeau. President Donald Trump paused the 25 percent tariffs that were slated to take effect over…

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DOJ Indicts Chinese Companies For Fentanyl Manufacturing and Distribution

Eight companies have been charged with federal crimes. The Department of Justice announced indictments against eight chemical companies based in China and eight employees. The federal criminal charges…

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Administration Addresses Increasing De Minimus Shipments

Departments of Homeland Security and Commerce implement changes in tariff-exempt importing. The Departments of Homeland Security and Commerce announced that they will take action regarding “the exponential growth…

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Justice Department Arraigns Sinaloa Cartel Founder with 17 Criminal Charges

The department arrested the gang leader after convincing him to board a flight that brought him to the U.S. The U.S. Department of Justice arraigned Ismael “El Mayo”…

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Administration Observes Overdose Awareness Week

President Biden reports, “The number of overdose deaths has started to decline.“ The White House issued President Joe Biden’s proclamation for Overdose Awareness Week, August 25 through 31.…

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President Calls for Greater Penalties on Pill Press Importers

Illegal fentanyl has become a leading cause of death for young adults. President Joe Biden recently called for stricter security measures around pill presses and pill press importers,…

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Treasury Department Sanctions La Nueva Familia Drug Cartel

Eight entities sanctioned for partnering with cartel to traffic narcotics. The Department of the Treasury announced eight new sanctions this week against Mexico-based entities affiliated with the La…

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