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Fentanyl

FBI director: China agrees to halt fentanyl precursor shipments

China has agreed to a plan to halt the production of fentanyl precursors and to regulate seven chemical subsidiaries used in their manufacturing, FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Wednesday.

12 Nov 2025-23:27
FBI Director visits China to discuss Fentanyl and law enforcement

FBI Director Kash Patel visited China last week to discuss fentanyl and law enforcement matters, sources familiar with the trip told Reuters. The visit followed a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where both leaders reported reaching a “consensus” on the issue.

10 Nov 2025-12:16
Argentina reports over 100 deaths from tainted fentanyl

Argentina's government stated in a press release from the presidential press office that over 100 people are believed to have died from a batch of medical fentanyl that may have been contaminated.

16 Aug 2025-00:14
Trump hikes tariffs on Canada to 35%, citing fentanyl concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump has raised tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%, up from 25%, citing Canada’s alleged failure to curb fentanyl smuggling and ongoing trade retaliation. The new rate, announced Thursday via executive order, applies to all Canadian exports not covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

01 Aug 2025-10:30
China responds to US: ‘We are ready for any type of war’

Beijing has warned that China is a ready for any type of war with the United States.

05 Mar 2025-11:40