Why some U.S. allies didn’t sign up for Trump’s pledge to fight drugs

President Trump began his week at the U.N. General Assembly with an event seeking to prompt action against the global drug trade.

“The call is simple,” Trump said at an event early Monday morning. “Reduce drug demand, cut off the supply of illicit drugs, expand treatment and strengthen international cooperation. If we take these steps together, we can save the lives of countless people in all corners of the world.”