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Global News: Canada’s Role in the U.S. Fentanyl Crisis

Written by Michael Brown | Jul 24, 2025 2:55:25 AM

This video interview first appeared on GlobalNews.com

In a recent Global News interview, Michael Brown, former DEA agent and now Global Director of Counter Narcotics Technology at Rigaku Analytical Devices, discusses Canada's role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis. Speaking with anchor Miranda Anthistle, Brown addresses claims that large quantities of fentanyl are entering the U.S. from Canada, a justification cited for a potential 35% tariff on Canadian goods. He provides expert insight into cross-border drug trafficking and highlights the need for stronger collaboration and detection technologies to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic.

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