The U.S. has achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against the fentanyl crisis. FBI Director Kash Patel announced that China agreed to a plan to stop the export of fentanyl precursor chemicals. He made this historic announcement after a recent trip to Beijing.
China will now take two critical steps. First, it has officially banned and listed all 13 chemical precursors used to make fentanyl. These substances are the key ingredients for the lethal opioid. Second, China agreed to control seven chemical subsidiaries. These companies were used to produce the deadly drug.
This agreement comes shortly after a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. U.S. officials believe this move will severely restrict the ability of drug cartels, particularly those in Mexico, to manufacture fentanyl. Since this drug is the top cause of overdose deaths in the U.S., the agreement is expected to save thousands of American lives. This cooperation marks a significant shift in the relationship between the two nations on narcotics control.
