Front Burner

Who's responsible for the fentanyl crisis?

The U.S says China and Mexico aren’t doing enough to stop the global trafficking of fentanyl. Those countries say they’re being scapegoated. So, what is actually happening?
A pile of dark grey pills on a table
Fentanyl pills are shown in an undated police handout photo. (The Canadian Press)

The U.S is cracking down on fentanyl's global supply chain by targeting Mexican and Chinese individuals with indictments and sanctions. Officials from those countries insist it's largely an American problem.

What's actually happening on the ground in China and Mexico? What impact will U.S. retaliation have?

Today, journalist Zachary Siegel explains.

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