The administration imposed tariffs on China to slow the trafficking of fentanyl precursors through Mexico. The House of Representatives passed the HALT Fentanyl Act, designating fentanyl as a…
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President Trump Pauses Tariffs on Mexico and Canada
The move came after he spoke with President Sheinbaum and Prime Minister Trudeau. President Donald Trump paused the 25 percent tariffs that were slated to take effect over…
Read MoreDOJ Indicts Chinese Companies For Fentanyl Manufacturing and Distribution
Eight companies have been charged with federal crimes. The Department of Justice announced indictments against eight chemical companies based in China and eight employees. The federal criminal charges…
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Administration Addresses Increasing De Minimus Shipments
Departments of Homeland Security and Commerce implement changes in tariff-exempt importing. The Departments of Homeland Security and Commerce announced that they will take action regarding “the exponential growth…
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Justice Department Arraigns Sinaloa Cartel Founder with 17 Criminal Charges
The department arrested the gang leader after convincing him to board a flight that brought him to the U.S. The U.S. Department of Justice arraigned Ismael “El Mayo”…
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Administration Observes Overdose Awareness Week
President Biden reports, “The number of overdose deaths has started to decline.“ The White House issued President Joe Biden’s proclamation for Overdose Awareness Week, August 25 through 31.…
Read MorePresident Calls for Greater Penalties on Pill Press Importers
Illegal fentanyl has become a leading cause of death for young adults. President Joe Biden recently called for stricter security measures around pill presses and pill press importers,…
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Treasury Department Sanctions La Nueva Familia Drug Cartel
Eight entities sanctioned for partnering with cartel to traffic narcotics. The Department of the Treasury announced eight new sanctions this week against Mexico-based entities affiliated with the La…
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House Committee Reports China is Subsidizing Fentanyl Production
Cites Chinese tax data offering 13 percent subsidies for precursor chemicals. On Tuesday, the House Select Committee on China published a report showing that China was financially subsidizing…
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Senators Write DOJ Regarding Fentanyl-Laced Letters
Six election offices received letters laced with various drugs in a single month. Senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Deb Fischer of Nebraska recently wrote a letter to…
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