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Trump accused neighboring countries of insufficient action to curb drug flow, especially highlighting China’s role as a primary supplier of fentanyl into the U.S. He also announced plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports, augmenting existing trade measures. These actions threaten to ignite a new trade conflict, which could further complicate regional economic stability.
The tariffs are particularly impactful for Canada, which relies heavily on exports to the U.S.; roughly 75% of Canadian goods flow southward. These measures come amidst ongoing debates about trade imbalances and border security, with diplomatic negotiations ongoing to prevent the tariffs from devastating economic ties.