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Trump calls fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction: ‘no bomb does what this is doing.’ • Dec. 22, 2025, 12:19 AM ET (The Star)
US-China ties in focus after Trump labels fentanyl ‘weapon of mass destruction’ • Dec. 21, 2025, 3:15 AM ET (South China Morning Post)
Spike in B.C. overdoses linked to veterinary additive in illicit drug supply • Dec. 16, 2025, 10:25 PM ET (CBC)
Trump signs order classifying fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction • Dec. 16, 2025, 6:24 AM ET (USA Today)
Trump declares fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction' with executive order • Dec. 15, 2025, 1:14 PM ET (CBC)

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