President Trump said illicit drugs such as fentanyl are being smuggled into the United States at “unacceptable levels” and that import taxes would force other countries to crack down on the trafficking.

Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall told the U.S. Senate on Wednesday that the economic toll of fentanyl is staggering as China smuggles precursors into Mexico for the cartels to ship north. His testimony followed a news release Tuesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

President Donald Trump says he plans implement new tariffs on China and Mexico next week. According to the president's post on TruthSocial, it's in response to the ongoing drug crisis, particularly the influx of fentanyl,

U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese imports, citing ongoing fentanyl smuggling. Starting March 4, a 25% tariff will apply to Mexican and Canadian goods,

Beijing strongly opposed President Donald Trumps plan to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports, accusing the U.S. of shifting blame over fentanyl and warning of retaliation. Chinas Commerce Ministry

President Donald Trump imposed the tariffs, citing the need to curb the flow of the deadly opioid fentanyl into the U.S.

President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China. In a Truth Social post Thursday, Trump said illicit drugs such as fentanyl are being smuggled into the United States at “unacceptable levels" and that import taxes would force other countries to crack down on the trafficking.

In response to new U.S. tariffs, China is imposing 10%-15% increases on American agricultural imports and restricting twenty-five U.S. firms. This move follows the U.S.'s additional levy, with China denying claims of wrongdoing regarding drug flow contributions.

According to a statement by the Chinese finance ministry, the additional tariffs would be implemented from March 10.

President Trump imposed hefty tariffs on the United States’ largest trading partners on Tuesday, roiling global relations and sending shock waves through industries that depend on trade.

China is firmly opposed to the White House’s additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports and will take countermeasures to protect its interests, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said Tuesday morning Beijing time.