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Canada Is Becoming a Fentanyl Exporter, and a Target for Trump


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, January 24th 2025 at 19:20 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • The drug is increasingly manufactured in and trafficked from the U.S.'s northern neighbor, though the numbers remain small compared with Mexico.

The article from MSN discusses how Canada has emerged as a significant exporter of fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, which has led to it becoming a target for criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump has accused Canada of not doing enough to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States, where it has contributed to a severe opioid crisis. The piece highlights that while Canada has stringent laws regarding the production and distribution of fentanyl, the drug is often smuggled across the border through various means, including mail and personal transport. This situation has strained U.S.-Canada relations, with Trump's administration pushing for stricter controls and enforcement from Canada. The article also notes the complexities involved in controlling the spread of fentanyl, given its potency and the ease with which it can be produced and concealed.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/canada-is-becoming-a-fentanyl-exporter-and-a-target-for-trump/ar-AA1xONQb ]

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