Reality-checking the tariff fentanyl crackdown
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Canada's Fentanyl Crisis Response
This chapter analyzes Canada's strategy for addressing the fentanyl crisis, focusing on recent pledges related to border security and drug policy. It questions the sincerity of these commitments, especially the proposed role of a fentanyl czar, while discussing the complexities of fentanyl trafficking and the potential consequences of aggressive enforcement measures. The conversation underscores the risk of unintended outcomes from drug crackdowns, cautioning against exacerbating the public health crisis with ineffective policies.
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