Plus, experts share recommendations to respond to the fentanyl epidemic.
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Brookings Brief

December 5, 2024

A train and truck cross into the United States from Mexico on May 26, 2022 in Eagle Pass, Texas

Assessing Trump’s proposed tariffs

 

Donald Trump recently announced that he plans to implement 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada unless these countries control the flow of illegal drugs—especially fentanyl—and illegal immigration.

 

A tariff-first approach to addressing these issues undermines the key role of trade and investment across North America underpinned by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, writes Joshua P. Meltzer.

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On the fentanyl epidemic

Fentanyl precursors are displayed at Reuters office, in Mexico City, Mexico

In a new collection of essays and policy recommendations, experts take a deep dive on the dynamics of U.S. drug markets, how to improve health outcomes, the impact of fentanyl on vulnerable communities, and much more.

 

Read the research

🎧 To hear more from the authors, listen to The Killing Drugs podcast hosted by Vanda Felbab-Brown.

 

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