China May Offer Fentanyl Help to Restart U.S. Trade Talks
The Wall Street Journal reports that China might offer assistance in combating the fentanyl crisis in North America as a way to restart trade negotiations with the U.S. Fentanyl overdoses claim tens of thousands of lives annually in the U.S. and Canada.China plays a important role in this crisis.
Unnamed sources suggest China could propose cooperation on fentanyl as a way to ease tensions. Chinese chemical companies reportedly export fentanyl precursors and provide advice on online forums. This makes China a key player in the North American fentanyl market.
China may seek dialog as fentanyl was cited by Donald Trump when justifying tariffs on China. Trump recently said it’s “natural” to ask China for help in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This indicates potential for dialogue.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, far more potent then heroin. In the 2010s,its recreational use surged in North America,causing hundreds
