Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border

President Donald Trump has announced a national emergency to address the flow of illicit drugs, particularly fentanyl, across the northern border with Canada. Citing Canada's insufficient efforts to curb drug trafficking, Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on most Canadian goods and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy products, effective February 4, 2025. This move could strain U.S.-Canada relations and may lead to retaliatory tariffs, impacting trade and economic ties between the two nations.