Canada Agrees to Fentanyl Czar Position to Avoid US Tariffs
Canada agreed to create a "fentanyl czar", invest $200 million in anti-drug efforts, and designate drug cartels as terrorist groups to avoid U.S. tariffs, prompting increased collaboration with the U.S. to combat the fentanyl crisis.
Canada Agrees to Fentanyl Czar Position to Avoid US Tariffs
Canada agreed to create a "fentanyl czar", invest $200 million in anti-drug efforts, and designate drug cartels as terrorist groups to avoid U.S. tariffs, prompting increased collaboration with the U.S. to combat the fentanyl crisis.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China Amid Fentanyl Crisis
President Trump issued an executive order imposing tariffs of 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada (excluding energy, which faces 10%), and 10% on goods from China, citing the fentanyl crisis and aiming to hold these countries accountable; the order includes a retaliation clause.
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China Amid Fentanyl Crisis
President Trump issued an executive order imposing tariffs of 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada (excluding energy, which faces 10%), and 10% on goods from China, citing the fentanyl crisis and aiming to hold these countries accountable; the order includes a retaliation clause.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Considers Military Action Against Mexican Drug Cartels
On Monday, suspected cartel members exchanged fire with U.S. Border Patrol agents in Texas, prompting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to say that all options, including military force, are on the table to combat cartels; this follows a sharp increase in fentanyl-related deaths in the U.S., which has ...
U.S. Considers Military Action Against Mexican Drug Cartels
On Monday, suspected cartel members exchanged fire with U.S. Border Patrol agents in Texas, prompting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to say that all options, including military force, are on the table to combat cartels; this follows a sharp increase in fentanyl-related deaths in the U.S., which has ...
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56% Bias Score
Trump to Impose Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese Goods
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order imposing tariffs of up to 25% on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, potentially starting February 18th, citing their roles in the fentanyl crisis; this could decrease US GDP by 1.5% in 2025 and 2.1% in 2026, and decrease Mexico's GDP by 3.6%.
Trump to Impose Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese Goods
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order imposing tariffs of up to 25% on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, potentially starting February 18th, citing their roles in the fentanyl crisis; this could decrease US GDP by 1.5% in 2025 and 2.1% in 2026, and decrease Mexico's GDP by 3.6%.
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36% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis Exacerbates US-Mexico Tensions
The capture of Mayo Zambada intensified US-Mexico tensions over fentanyl, with the US blaming Mexico for the crisis causing around 100,000 deaths annually, while Mexico claims to be a transit country and highlights recent anti-drug efforts, including the detention of nearly 7,000 individuals and sei...
Fentanyl Crisis Exacerbates US-Mexico Tensions
The capture of Mayo Zambada intensified US-Mexico tensions over fentanyl, with the US blaming Mexico for the crisis causing around 100,000 deaths annually, while Mexico claims to be a transit country and highlights recent anti-drug efforts, including the detention of nearly 7,000 individuals and sei...
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56% Bias Score
US Congress Targets China's Role in Fentanyl Crisis
The US Congress is considering three bills targeting China's role in the fentanyl crisis, proposing actions like disrupting drug trafficking, imposing sanctions on Chinese entities, and creating special units to combat smuggling; in 2022, fentanyl caused 200 daily deaths in the US.
US Congress Targets China's Role in Fentanyl Crisis
The US Congress is considering three bills targeting China's role in the fentanyl crisis, proposing actions like disrupting drug trafficking, imposing sanctions on Chinese entities, and creating special units to combat smuggling; in 2022, fentanyl caused 200 daily deaths in the US.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Fentanyl Tariffs: Misstated Facts and Counterproductive Trade Policy
President Trump plans to impose trade tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico, citing the fentanyl crisis as justification; however, data reveals a significant decrease in overdose deaths and minimal involvement from Canada, while Mexico and China show increased cooperation in curbing fentanyl.
Trump's Fentanyl Tariffs: Misstated Facts and Counterproductive Trade Policy
President Trump plans to impose trade tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico, citing the fentanyl crisis as justification; however, data reveals a significant decrease in overdose deaths and minimal involvement from Canada, while Mexico and China show increased cooperation in curbing fentanyl.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Spark Potential Global Trade War
President Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and 10% on Chinese goods, citing the need to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking; Canada, Mexico, and China have pledged retaliatory measures, potentially initiating a global trade war.
Trump's Tariffs Spark Potential Global Trade War
President Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and 10% on Chinese goods, citing the need to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking; Canada, Mexico, and China have pledged retaliatory measures, potentially initiating a global trade war.
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48% Bias Score
Mexico's Fentanyl Seizure Amidst US Tariff Threats
Mexico seized 18 kilos of fentanyl and 2 kilos of heroin on a bus in Sonora, along with 4 tons of methamphetamine elsewhere, amidst President Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods due to illegal drug flows.
Mexico's Fentanyl Seizure Amidst US Tariff Threats
Mexico seized 18 kilos of fentanyl and 2 kilos of heroin on a bus in Sonora, along with 4 tons of methamphetamine elsewhere, amidst President Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods due to illegal drug flows.
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64% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis: China's Role and US Tariffs
Nearly 56,000 Americans died from fentanyl overdoses in the year leading up to August 2024; Mexican cartels produce the drug using precursor chemicals from China, despite China's efforts to control their export.
Fentanyl Crisis: China's Role and US Tariffs
Nearly 56,000 Americans died from fentanyl overdoses in the year leading up to August 2024; Mexican cartels produce the drug using precursor chemicals from China, despite China's efforts to control their export.
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48% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis: Inaccurate Claims and Ineffective Solutions
Over 73,000 Americans died from fentanyl overdoses in 2023, despite record seizures at U.S. ports of entry; President-elect Trump's plan to impose tariffs on Mexico to stop the flow of fentanyl is based on inflated figures and ignores the fact that most fentanyl traffickers are U.S. citizens.
Fentanyl Crisis: Inaccurate Claims and Ineffective Solutions
Over 73,000 Americans died from fentanyl overdoses in 2023, despite record seizures at U.S. ports of entry; President-elect Trump's plan to impose tariffs on Mexico to stop the flow of fentanyl is based on inflated figures and ignores the fact that most fentanyl traffickers are U.S. citizens.
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48% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis: San Francisco's Union Square Exemplifies US Opioid Epidemic
The transformation of San Francisco's Union Square from a tourist destination to a fentanyl crisis zone exemplifies the devastating US opioid epidemic, claiming over 400,000 lives since 2010, with a complex supply chain involving China, Mexico, and lax US import regulations.
Fentanyl Crisis: San Francisco's Union Square Exemplifies US Opioid Epidemic
The transformation of San Francisco's Union Square from a tourist destination to a fentanyl crisis zone exemplifies the devastating US opioid epidemic, claiming over 400,000 lives since 2010, with a complex supply chain involving China, Mexico, and lax US import regulations.
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56% Bias Score