Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 03:44am on 27 Mar 2025,Thursday International
The United States has identified India and China as key suppliers of precursor chemicals used by drug cartels to manufacture illicit fentanyl, linking both nations to the ongoing U.S. opioid crisis. This is the first time India has been classified alongside China in fentanyl-related concerns. The 2025 Annual Threat Assessment states that Mexican cartels source these chemicals from both countries. In response, Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on China, citing its failure to curb fentanyl exports. China has condemned the move, warning of escalating trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. (PC: Wikipedia)
