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Lord Mendoza (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 4 March 2025

Debate

Tariffs: Canada and Mexico

Contribution

My Lords, the imposition of tariffs can have effects beyond trade. For example, this morning the New York Times reported that the Chinese foreign ministry is considering relaxing its co-operation with America on the import of the products necessary to make fentanyl. Fentanyl, along with other synthetic opioids, has been responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands in America. Are the Government ready for the reduction in China’s co-operation in this area and what might happen as a result, even in this country?

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