Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China

President Donald Trump has issued an amendment to increase tariffs from 10% to 20% on certain products from China, aiming to pressure the Chinese government to take stronger action against the flow of synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, into the United States. This move is part of an ongoing effort to address what is seen as a national security and public health crisis, as the Chinese government has been deemed insufficient in its efforts to curb this illegal trade. The increased tariffs could lead to heightened tensions between the U.S. and China, potentially affecting international trade relations and economic dynamics between the two nations.