In Mexico, Yellen announces economics sanctions as the US aims to crack down on fentanyl trafficking

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday announced economic sanctions against 15 people and two companies that the United States says are linked to a Mexican drug cartel as she visited Mexico City for talks with officials about efforts to fight fentanyl trafficking.

“We cannot end the U.S. opioid crisis and achieve greater security without looking beyond our borders,” she said.