Trump, Canada and fentanyl

Canada appoints fentanyl tsar as Trump's tariffs threat looms
The effort is one of a number of actions taken by Canada amid rising concerns of a trade war with its neighbour.
Canada appoints fentanyl czar, fulfilling Trump's request amid tariff threats
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed former Mountie Kevin Brosseau to serve as the country's fentanyl czar on Tuesday following President Donald Trump's tariff threats.
Trump says Canada tariffs would fight fentanyl trafficking, but little comes in across northern border, officials say
Drug policy researcher Jonathan Caulkins said there were 21 large fentanyl seizures at the Mexican border for every one along the Canadian border.
What you should know about Canada’s new fentanyl czar
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of Kevin Brosseau as Canada's fentanyl czar on Tuesday. Here's what he'll do.
Canada appoints new fentanyl czar to coordinate fight against smuggling
Canada, fulfilling a promise made to U.S. President Donald Trump, on Tuesday appointed a senior intelligence official to the new post of fentanyl czar, saying he would coordinate the fight against smuggling of the drug.
Former Mountie named as Canada’s fentanyl czar in reply to Trump’s tariff threats
The Liberal government has named Kevin Brosseau, a former senior Mountie, to be the federal point person on fighting the spread of fentanyl.
Canada appoints former Mountie as fentanyl czar to combat production of opioid
Canada has named a former deputy commissioner with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as the country’s fentanyl czar
Canada’s premiers in Washington on mission to push back against Trump’s tariff threat
The diplomatic push marks the first time all 13 premiers have travelled to the American capital together — and reflects the rising alarm among Canadians about Trump's unpredictable tariff strategy.
Here's the latest as Canada faces U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats
OTTAWA — Canada's 13 premiers are in Washington, D.C. today seeking to convince Republicans that U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to impose stiff tariffs on Canada is not in their best interests.
Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau named as Canada's fentanyl czar
Ottawa has appointed former RCMP deputy commissioner Kevin Brosseau as Canada's new fentanyl czar on Tuesday. Brosseau will work closely with U.S. counterparts and law enforcement agencies to 'accelerate Canada's ongoing work to detect,
Canada appoints ex -law enforcer as Fentanyl Czar
The announcement of the appointment of Kevin Brosseau to the position was made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday
What to Know About Canada’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis
Responding to threatened tariffs by President Trump, Canada has unveiled a security plan aimed at tackling the trafficking of ...
'This is about fentanyl': Tariffs are crucial to combating 'drug war,' Trump and Cabinet officials say
Trump administration says tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China critical to preventing fentanyl and other drugs from pouring ...
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Trump says Canada tariffs would fight fentanyl, though it's not a major source
President Trump has said part of his motivation for imposing now-paused tariffs on Canada was to force the country to crack down on illicit fentanyl trafficking — but very little of the ...
Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Trump Approves 25% Steel And Aluminum Tariffs
President Donald Trump signed an order Monday imposing global tariffs of 25% on all steel and aluminum imports in a move that ...
Trump set to impose reciprocal tariffs in bold move — here are the possible risks, rewards
This strategy is intended to create a fairer trade environment but could also escalate tensions and potentially trigger a new ...
Canada says it will appoint 'fentanyl czar' to avoid Trump tariff threats
According to US estimates, an average of 205 Americans have died each day of opioid overdoses in recent years, mostly from ...
Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada will increase prices for consumers; experts offer details
President Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada could take effect next month, with consumers likely to see prices rise ...
Fentanyl in the US: A visual guide
Nearly 22,000 pounds of fentanyl were seized at US borders during the 2024 fiscal year, according to data from the US Customs ...