The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced that he will maintain the tariffs imposed on Mexico, Canada, and China until the flow of drugs, such as fentanyl, into his country stops. During a speech at the Department of Justice, Trump highlighted his administration's efforts in the fight against drug trafficking, arresting criminals and confiscating large quantities of deadly drugs.
In particular, Trump acknowledged the campaign of Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum, against drugs, whom he praised as a 'great woman' and thanked for the idea of combating fentanyl trafficking. The U.S. President emphasized that collaboration between both countries is essential in the fight against drug trafficking.
Trump stressed the severity of the situation, mentioning that drug overdoses are claiming more lives in the United States than in previous decades, comparing the figures to casualties in past wars. The President indicated that the tariffs will remain in place until the entry of lethal drugs into his country is eradicated.
The Republican president shared details of his conversations with Claudia Sheinbaum, in which the drug trafficking problem was addressed. Trump praised Mexico's investment in drug prevention campaigns and highlighted Sheinbaum's commitment to the fight against drug trafficking. Bilateral cooperation in security and combating illegal trafficking is crucial for both countries.
