Republican senators in the United States are pointing fingers at Canada for the fentanyl crisis that has been plaguing the country. Despite the fact that only 43 pounds of fentanyl were seized at the Canadian border in 2024, compared to a whopping 21,148 pounds from the Mexican border during the same period, some politicians are placing the blame on Canada.
Canada is now looking to appoint a “fentanyl czar” in an effort to avoid President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs. This move comes as the U.S. Senate holds a hearing on the fentanyl crisis, where Republican senators are speaking out about their concerns and criticisms of Canada’s role in the issue.
Global News’ Jackson Proskow reports from Capitol Hill on the Senate hearing and discusses the reaction of these Republican senators towards Canada. The escalating tensions between the two countries over the fentanyl crisis have heightened the debate over border security and the measures needed to address the ongoing crisis.
As the U.S. continues to grapple with the devastating impact of fentanyl on its communities, the blame game between the U.S. and Canada only serves to underscore the need for greater cooperation and collaboration in tackling this urgent issue.
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Video ““Northern crossings have skyrocketed”: Republican senators blame Canada for US fentanyl crisis” was uploaded on 02/05/2025 to Youtube Channel Global News