White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett admitted that President Donald Trump was launching a "trade war" after insisting that tariffs against Mexico and Canada were part of a "drug war."

White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett, Sen. Adam Schiff and UAW President Shawn Fain will be on "This Week" airing on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Sunday he was hopeful a dispute with Canada over accusations of the deadly fentanyl opioid entering the U.S. across its northern border could be resolved by the end of March.

CNN’s “State of the Union” — Adam Boehler, the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs; Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Andy Kim, D-N.J.; Reps. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, and Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass.

White House adviser Kevin Hassett suggests a dispute with Canada over fentanyl smuggling into the U.S. might be resolved by March's end. The contention has led to potential tariffs from President Trump,

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett expressed hope that a dispute involving Canada's alleged role in fentanyl smuggling into the U.S. could be resolved by the end of March. His comments imply a potential delay in U.

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the majority of fentanyl entering the United States originates from Mexico and is often produced using precursor chemicals from China.

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett expressed hope that a dispute with Canada over fentanyl opioid entering the US across its northern border could be resolved by March-end.