US seeks 'seizures and convictions' by China to curb fentanyl issue - Reuters

The Trump administration is pressing China to increase drug seizures and criminal prosecutions as a strategy to combat the fentanyl crisis affecting the United States. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid manufactured in China and trafficked across US borders, has become the leading cause of overdose deaths in America over the past decade. By seeking enforcement actions from Chinese authorities, the administration is attempting to disrupt supply chains at their source rather than solely addressing distribution domestically. This approach reflects a shift toward leveraging bilateral diplomatic pressure on a major trading partner to address a public health emergency. Success would depend on China's willingness to escalate enforcement against pharmaceutical manufacturers and trafficking networks operating within its borders.