China, Trump and Fentanyl

Fentanyl Rises Again, This Time as Trump’s Diplomatic Weapon Against China
The president-elect’s pledge to use tariffs to stem the flow of opioids from China could backfire if Beijing responds by ending counternarcotics cooperation.
Trump camp says China is ‘attacking’ U.S. with fentanyl. They aim to fight back
President Joe Biden‘s fentanyl diplomacy with China is under scrutiny as President-elect Donald Trump’s team seeks a harder line to stop the flow of Chinese-made chemicals powering America’s epidemic.
Trump's tariff threats include China again — but this time it's about drugs
President-elect Donald Trump signalled on the campaign trail that tariffs and border security are his top priorities. In addition to promising hefty tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods on Monday, he also targeted China,
China says US must ‘cherish’ its cooperation on fentanyl as Trump vows to add 10% tariff
Beijing’s foreign ministry says fentanyl is US’ own problem and that China provided support ‘out of a humanitarian spirit’.
Trump pledges Mexico, Canada, China tariffs over border, fentanyl
"Thousands of people are pouring through Mexico and Canada, bringing Crime and Drugs at levels never seen before," Trump said.
Trump Targets China, Mexico, and Canada with New Tariffs to Tackle Fentanyl Crisis
Trump plans new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada to combat drug trafficking and illegal immigration, effective January 20.
We targeted drug cartels to stop fentanyl. Now, overdose deaths are dropping. I Opinion
Every life lost to a drug overdose is one too many. DEA and our partners will continue to fight every day to protect our ...
R.I. man who kept fentanyl in apartment with two infants sentenced to prison
PROVIDENCE — A Rhode Island man has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison after he admitted he kept about a ...
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As Trump threatens tariffs unless fentanyl trafficking stops, opioid overdoses continue to decline
President-elect Donald Trump threatened a 25% tariff on all goods from China, Canada and Mexico Tuesday. In a Truth Social post, Trump said that tariffs would remain in effect until unauthorized ...
Exposing a child to fentanyl isn't always a crime in WA. Some are aiming to change that
State law makes poisonings a felony only in cases that involve methamphetamines, something prosecutors want to see addressed as fentanyl surges.
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Fentanyl Deaths in US Show Historic Decline, CDC Report Finds
US drug overdose deaths have fallen by 14.5% in the latest reporting period, marking the sharpest decline ever recorded and ...
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Navigating the Fentanyl Crisis: How Rural Communities are Protecting Themselves from Fatal Overdose
Carrying and Using Naloxone: Naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, is a vital tool in preventing fatal ...
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Lynn Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution, Faces Potential Life Sentence
A Lynn man pleaded guilty to fentanyl distribution and could face life in prison after being caught selling drugs to an ...
Fentanyl is a weapon of mass destruction. Biden should do this before leaving office | Opinion
Over the past five years, what began as a fringe idea scoffed at by mainstream media and politicians has become mainstream.” ...
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What can Daniel Lurie do about fentanyl? Unite San Francisco’s warring public health factions.
Daniel Lurie jumps off firetruck in the Mission on Nov. 8, 2024. Photo by Abigail Van Neely. Sign up below to get Mission Local’s free newsletter, a daily digest of news you won’t find elsewhere.
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Lincoln man gets 20 years in prison for woman’s fentanyl overdose
On Feb. 14, Robert Harris and a woman snorted heroin powder at his apartment, but the powder contained fentanyl, authorities ...
DEA seizes 670K fentanyl pills headed to Denver
The Drug Enforcement Agency said Monday that a tip led to the seizure of around 670,000 fake pills headed to Denver from ...