The Trouble with Tariffs: Harvard economics students react to the Trump administration’s new tariffs.

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“The Trouble with Tariffs: Harvard economics students react to the Trump administration’s new tariffs: discusses the impact and controversy of President Trump's tariff policies, specifically those targeting Canada, Mexico, and China, as part of his broader "America First" foreign policy agenda.

Laura Guzman, the executive director of the National Harm Reduction Coalition, voiced concerns about the unintended consequences of these tariffs on public health. She warned that while the tariffs might slow fentanyl imports, it could inadvertently increase drug overdoses. Disrupting drug supplies may cause addicts to mix substances, leading to fatal outcomes. Guzman emphasized that fentanyl is also produced domestically, and efforts to address its crisis should focus on combating street-level drug sales, not just border control.

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