Fentanyl crisis takes center stage in US-China trade negotiations: Here’s why

Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, has become a key point of contention in US-China trade talks. The US accuses China of enabling fentanyl's flow into the US, leading to overdose deaths and tariffs. China denies responsibility, citing US domestic issues, but has tightened controls on some precursor chemicals. The 20% "fentanyl tariff" remains a sticking point in negotiations.