Fentanyl News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Kids poisoned by fentanyl drug rise in US, 44.6 pc life-threatening incidents: Study
New York, March 9: A new study has revealed that incidents of children in the US being poisoned by the synthetic opioid fentanyl increased and became more severe.
Trudeau using tariff problem to run again for Canada PM: Trump
Washington DC, March 7: President Donald Trump has accused Justin Trudeau of "using the tariff problem" with the US to run again for Prime Minister despite the "terrible job he has done for Canada."
Trump tells Trudeau he has 'not done enough' to avoid tariff hikes
Washington, March 6: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about steps taken by him to avert the hike on tariff on Canadian goods were "not good enough".
He is trying to use this issue to stay in power... Trump slams Trudeau on tariffs, fentanyl crisis
Washington DC, March 6: US President Donald Trump after a telephonic conversation with Canadian Prime Minister on trade war accused Justin Trudeau of trying to "use the issue to stay in power."
China accuses US of spreading all kinds of false information on fentanyl issue
Beijing, March 5: China has accused the US of spreading all kinds of false information on the fentanyl issue, smearing and scapegoating China and raising tariffs on Chinese imports over fentanyl, terming these moves "unjustified."
US report exposes CCP's role in fueling Fentanyl crisis, calls for urgent action
Washington, DC, March 5: A recent inquiry by the House Select Committee focused on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party has brought to light troubling information regarding the CCP's role in exacerbating the fentanyl epidemic in the United States.
If war is what US wants, be it tariff, trade or any other, we're ready to fight : China
Beijing, March 5: China said that the US is using fentanyl as a "flimsy excuse" to raise tariffs on Chinese imports and "if war is what the US wants," be it tariff or trade war, Beijing is ready to "fight till the end."
'Opium wars': US Secretary of State accuses China of 'intentionally' flooding state with Fentanyl
Washington, DC, March 1: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated on Wednesday that Beijing might be "intentionally" inundating the United States with the synthetic opioid fentanyl, resembling a "reverse" scenario of the Opium Wars in the mid-1800s that weakened China's global position, according to a report from Radio Free Asia (RFA).
Will have immediate, extremely strong response: Canada on US' tariffs
Ottawa, February 28: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday issued a warning regarding the potential imposition of tariffs by the United States, stating that "Canada will have an immediate and extremely strong response," CBC News reported.
Trump slaps additional 10 pc tariff on imports from China
Washington, Feb 28: President Donald Trump on Thursday announced an additional 10 per cent tariff on imports from China, saying Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is still flowing in the US.
Trump says drop in illegal border crossing no bar from imposing Mexico, Canada tariffs
Washington DC, February 27: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday at his first Cabinet meeting that the drop in illegal border crossings into the United States since he took office is "not stopping" him from levying 25 per cent tariffs on all Mexican and Canadian goods the US imports, CNN reported.
Trump discusses upcoming G7 meet with Trudeau, stresses need to end Russia-Ukraine war
Washington DC, February 23: US President Donald Trump on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and lauded the performance of both nations' teams in a hard-fought hockey championship, a statement by the White House said.
US researchers discover high levels of industrial chemical in fentanyl drug
New York, Feb 9: A team of US researchers has found that drugs being sold as fentanyl contain high amounts of an industrial chemical which could be dangerous for humans.
Pressure is not right way for US to deal with China: Chinese Foreign Ministry
Beijing, Feb 5: Applying pressure is not the right way for the United States to handle its relations with China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday, referring to the additional 10 per cent tariff the US has placed on goods from China under the pretext of fentanyl-related issues.
Tariffs on China retaliatory for unprecedented fentanyl distribution in last four years: US Press Secretary
Washington DC, February 5: US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday spoke about several issues, including the tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on China and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the US.
Canada is tackling it head-on: PM Trudeau details measures to combat fentanyl trade
Ottawa, February 5: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has outlined measures in the country's "Canada's Border Plan" aimed at tackling the fentanyl trade.
US tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico to be paused for one month: Trump
Washington, DC, February 4: US tariffs imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico will be paused for 30-days with President Donald Trump saying that he has he has secured new commitments on improving border security from the two countries. Ahead of the tariffs taking effect on Tuesday, the pause was put in to place after Trump said he spoke to his counterparts in Mexico and Canada.
US tarrifs on imports from Canada, Mexico to be paused for one month: Trump
Washington, DC, February 4: US tarrifs imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico will be paused for 30-days with President Donald Trump saying that he has he has secured new commitments on improving border security from the two countries. Ahead of the tariffs taking effect on Tuesday, the pause was put in to place after Trump said he spoke to his counterparts in Mexico and Canada.
Canada announces USD 1.3 billion border plan combat fentanyl flow; Trump pauses tariffs
Washington DC, February 4: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Canada will implement a USD 1.3 billion border plan aimed at stopping the flow of fentanyl into the United States. In return, Trump said he would pause tariffs on Canadian goods for 30 days following the implementation of the plan.
US President Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico for a month
Washington DC, February 4: US President Donald Trump has agreed to "pause" the tariffs on Mexican goods for a month.
China denounces US's tariffs, says they are open for talks
Beijing, February 2: China has strongly denounced US President Donald Trump's decision of imposing tariffs, while also leaving the door open for talks to avoid a deepening conflict, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.
Canada played central role in influx of illicit drugs, causing health crisis: Donald Trump
Washington DC, February 2: US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) pointed to the "profound consequences" of the influx of illicit opioids and other drugs for the countru
Mexico responds to US tariff announcement with proposal for collaboration
Mexico City, February 2: Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has rejected US President Donald Trump's accusations of Mexico's alleged alliances with criminal organizations. She emphasised Mexico's commitment to combating crime and drug trafficking, highlighting the need for cooperation between neighbouring countries.
Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China begin Saturday: White House
By Reena Bhardwaj, Washington DC, February 1: The White House confirmed on Friday that President Donald Trump will be slapping aggressive tariffs this weekend on major US trading partners including Canada, China and Mexico.
Trump announces potential tariffs on Chinese imports as early as next week
Washington, January 23: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the first phase of US tariffs on Chinese imports could be implemented as soon as next week, as reported by Radio Free Asia.
US V-P JD Vance meets Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump's inauguration
Washington, Jan 20: US Vice-President-elect JD Vance met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Sunday, a day before he and President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office, as confirmed by a news statement from the Trump-Vance transition team.
Trump holds very good call with Xi Jinping, says they will solve many problems together
Washington, DC, January 17: US President-elect Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and discussed a range of issues including trade, fentanyl and TikTok on Friday.