Isolating U.S. companies from cartel activities could be almost impossible given that the criminal groups operate in sectors like agriculture and tourism, leaving some American businesses vulnerable to sanctions.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order saying the United States will designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, a move that could push a militarized agenda for the border and Latin America.

President Donald Trump called for Mexican cartels to be labeled as 'foreign terrorist organizations,' which could expand U.S. law enforcement capabilities but complicate international relations, business operations,