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On March 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced the implementation of tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. This action was taken under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in response to a national security threat posed by drug trafficking, particularly from Mexican cartels. The article emphasizes the urgent need for accountability from both nations regarding the flow of narcotics into the U.S. and the public health crisis resulting from drug overdoses.

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