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Tariffs & a “Drug War” with NEC Director Kevin Hassett 02/03/25

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Tariffs and the Fentanyl Crisis

This chapter explores the complex interplay between tariffs and drug trafficking, particularly focusing on the fentanyl crisis at the U.S. border with Canada. It discusses President Trump's use of tariffs as a negotiating tool to urge cooperation from neighboring countries in combating this public health emergency. The conversation further delves into the broader economic implications of these strategies and the potential human cost associated with the opioid epidemic.

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