美以芬太尼为借口滥施关税，纯属“内病外治”（钟声）

Core Viewpoint - The recent comments by a U.S. mayor about distributing fentanyl to the homeless highlight the severity of the fentanyl crisis in the U.S., which is often blamed on China, undermining cooperation in drug control between the two nations [1][4]. Group 1: U.S. Fentanyl Crisis - The U.S. has not permanently classified fentanyl, leading to worsening drug abuse and overdose issues, with synthetic opioids causing 75,000 overdose deaths in 2023, accounting for nearly 70% of all drug overdose deaths [2]. - The U.S. consumes 80% of the world's opioids despite having less than 5% of the global population, indicating a significant public health crisis [2]. - A poll by the Sihe Zhiyuan Foundation shows that most Americans believe drug cartels, users, and the government are responsible for the fentanyl crisis, suggesting a need for comprehensive policy reform [2]. Group 2: China's Drug Control Efforts - China maintains a "zero tolerance" policy towards drugs, including fentanyl, and has taken significant steps in drug control, including the comprehensive classification of fentanyl in 2019, making it the first country to do so [3]. - Since China's classification of fentanyl, there have been no reported cases of fentanyl smuggling from China to the U.S., as acknowledged by the U.S. State Department [3]. - China continues to enhance its control over precursor chemicals and collaborates with countries like the U.S. and Mexico to combat the issue of fentanyl and its precursors [3]. Group 3: U.S.-China Cooperation - The establishment of the U.S.-China drug control cooperation working group in 2024 provides a platform for both countries to address global drug issues collaboratively [4]. - Ongoing technical exchanges and regular communication between the two nations' drug enforcement agencies aim to strengthen cooperation in tackling the fentanyl crisis [4]. - China's strong opposition to the U.S. imposing tariffs under the pretext of the fentanyl issue emphasizes the need for mutual respect and factual acknowledgment in bilateral relations [4].