China, fentanyl and Trump

China is taking issue with Trump’s move to link tariffs to fentanyl
U.S. President Donald Trump threw a curve ball at China by linking the fentanyl issue to his tariffs on imports. The Chinese government is swinging back.
China says US has undermined fentanyl cooperation by imposing tariffs
China said on Wednesday that the U.S. has undermined bilateral counter-narcotics cooperation by imposing tariffs on Chinese goods over fentanyl, calling on Washington to stop using the issue as a bargaining chip to "blackmail" the country.
Why Fentanyl Led to Trump's China Tariffs
Trump extended his blanket tariff on Chinese goods to 20 percent this week, citing Chinese exports of illicit fentanyl.
Trump imposed 20% tariffs on China over flow of fentanyl into US
China is warning that it is ready for any "type" of war with the U.S. in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs against the communist nation.
China says it's willing to cooperate with the U.S. on fentanyl
China is willing to do more to address U.S. concerns about illicit fentanyl trade, an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told reporters Wednesday.
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Trump’s tariffs won’t solve the opioid crisis, but a deal with China might
They provide leverage that Trump should use to strike a deal with China to more comprehensively regulate its pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
Canada and China say the fentanyl crisis is only a 'pretext' for Trump's new tariffs
Canadian and Chinese officials say they were already helping reduce fentanyl smuggling. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said fentanyl crossing the northern border is "near zero."
China accuses US of fentanyl 'blackmail' after latest tariff threat
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Trump doubles tariffs on China, citing fentanyl
President Trump has doubled tariffs on China to 20% and confirmed 25% duties on imports from Mexico and Canada, citing fentanyl trafficking and trade imbalances.
China says U.S. owes ‘big thank you’ on fentanyl, urges talks
Officials from China’s Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Public Security said in a briefing the country has achieved success in controlling the drugs and done all it can for the U.S.
China’s Crackdown on Fentanyl Trade Aims to Ease U.S. Drug Crisis
China has taken multiple steps to control the illegal fentanyl trade, responding to concerns raised by the U.S. government. Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, has been linked to a rising number of overdose deaths in the U.
Trump Shuts Out China on Economy Talks
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called for "dialogue and consultation on the basis of equality and mutual ...
US-China Tariff Talks Stuck at Lower Levels, Stoking Frustration
Talks between the US and China on trade and other issues are stuck at lower levels, people familiar with the matter said, ...
China’s Tariffs on U.S. Agricultural Products Take Effect
The Chinese government announced the tariffs last week, shortly after President Trump raised tariffs on Chinese products for ...
Kristi Noem explains tariffs are ‘really’ focused on stopping illegal fentanyl
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem assured that the strategy behind the Trump administration’s tariffs includes ...
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China’s foreign minister criticizes Trump's 'two-faced acts' amid ongoing tariff trade war
Chinese diplomat Wang Yi has slammed the United States' recently-imposed trade tariffs, remarking on how the fentanyl ...
New Senate bill seeks to tackle the flow of fentanyl into the US from China and Mexico
In a rare bipartisan move, two senators have introduced legislation in the latest attempt to fight the flow of fentanyl and ...