government China On Monday (10th), it was announced that export restrictions had been imposed on chemical products considered to be precursors to the desired drug. USA, Canada, Mexicoafter the US government reduced that amount. customs duty related to Fentanyl About Chinese products.
The Ministry of Commerce of China We have published a list of 13 precursors that can be used to make synthetic opioidsfentanyl, etc., which require a license to be exported to the three countries. The rule takes effect immediately.
Earlier this year, the President of the United States donald trumpimposed 20% customs duty It claimed that the Chinese government has failed to stop the flow of precursor chemicals into the United States, leading to the deaths of thousands of Americans each year.
After meeting with the Chinese president late last month, Xi JinpingPresident Trump acknowledged China’s commitment to take “significant steps” on the issue and agreed to reduce tariffs to 10%. The reduction will take effect this Monday.
The agreement was part of a broader trade ceasefire that also included a one-year suspension of additional tariffs, trade restrictions and transportation fees between the two countries. The United States still maintains effective tariffs of more than 40% on China, including the remaining 10% on fentanyl.
Reuters reported on Monday that the head of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation said: Kash Patelvisited China last week to discuss issues related to fentanyl and law enforcement. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at a press conference on Monday that he was not aware of the situation.
China’s new rules are in addition to existing export restrictions on 41 precursors that target Myanmar, Laos and Afghanistan. No license is required for export to countries not on the list.
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