President Trump has signed an executive order to classify illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction https://t.co/GA8gfEAy3o ...

President Donald Trump said he was classifying fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction” in his latest push to ratchet up pressure on Latin America over drug trafficking https://t.co/feFpbdTyqH ...

Let's talk a bit more about the trade side of things. The Trump administration's crackdown on illegal fentanyl is now extending to India, which the U.S. has identified as a second biggest supplier of precursor chemicals and drug making equipment after China. Let's get to Bloomberg News senior reporter Dan Stone joining us now with more from New Delhi.It is very interesting. How do you think India fits into this whole murky trade in chemicals. Well, thanks so much for having me.Yes, that's right. India, you ...

Ideally fentanyl controls could be dealt with separately from other trade wranglings. But precedent suggests China will loosen controls on the drug again if (or when) the relationship with America deteriorates https://t.co/e1juZZIHJI ...

Exclusive: A secret U.S. memo authorizing strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats describes fentanyl as a potential chemical-weapons threat https://t.co/hnq11t2Crd ...

The fight against fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is at the heart of America and China’s trade-war truce. But China’s efforts to tackle the problem ease up whenever the relationship sours https://t.co/pxtA2RWLRwIllustration: The Economist/Getty Images https://t.co/knDw9ZGXvr ...

The fight against fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is at the heart of America and China’s trade-war truce. But China’s efforts to tackle the problem ease up whenever the relationship sours https://t.co/uFRVsDXPGJ ...

Trade Agreements & Tariffs - An agreement has been reached regarding the purchase of soybeans and other farm products from the US by China, with purchases to commence immediately [1] - A 20% tariff was initially imposed on China due to the import of pentanol [2] - Based on recent statements, the tariff on pentanol from China has been reduced from 20% to 10% [2] Complex Subject - The subject is very complex because it's used for lots of different reasons, including anesthetics and things [2]

Trade & Tariffs - A 20% tariff was initially imposed on China due to fentanyl concerns [1] - The tariff on China was reduced from 20% to 10%, a 10% decrease [1] - Rare earth issue has been resolved globally [1] International Relations - The meeting was considered amazing and friendly [1][2] - The meeting was beneficial for two large, powerful countries [2] Fentanyl - Commitment to work hard to stop the flow of fentanyl [1]

Production & Regulation - A Chinese factory produces fentanyl at a rate of 600 doses per minute for hospitals [1] - The company claims each dose has traceability codes and denies any fentanyl leakage to the US [1] - The company states it has been producing fentanyl for 51 years without losing a single dose [2] - China scheduled fentanyl as a controlled substance, leading to a drop in related cases [4] US-China Tension - The US government accuses China of being the primary source of precursor chemicals for fentanyl smuggling [2] - The US imposed a 20% tariff on China to pressure them to stop the flow of precursors [3] - The US President raised the issue of fentanyl coming from China in meetings with China [3][4] - China denies being the source of the US fentanyl problem [4] US Crisis - Fentanyl remains a crisis in the US [5]