Mexico has announced a sharp decline in fentanyl trafficking to the United States, reporting a nearly 40% drop since President Donald Trump returned to office.
Officials say the data reflects a major shift in cross-border drug enforcement, although they acknowledged that they are still awaiting updated seizure figures from U.S. authorities.
“The reduction in the flow of fentanyl from Mexico to the United States has fallen significantly. Between the time President Trump took office and today, the drop is close to 40%. We are awaiting data from the U.S. government’s CBP (Customs and Border Protection),” said Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico
President Trump has repeatedly cited fentanyl smuggling as justification for his renewed tariffs on Mexico. However, many shipments remain protected under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), limiting the impact of trade penalties.
