The White House has announced that President Donald J. Trump will implement tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, citing national security threats related to drug trafficking.

The announcement states that, despite being given opportunities to address cartel activity and drug inflow, both countries have not taken sufficient measures. This has led to the decision to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

The article includes statistics highlighting the severity of the drug crisis, such as the large quantities of fentanyl seized at the borders and the public health emergency caused by opioid overdoses, particularly those linked to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.

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