USA will implement new Chinese products tariffs Since March 4 with the aim of press the Asian country for stop the entry of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs to the country. This was announced by the president Donald Trump through its social truth platform.
Trump said “LAs drugs are still entering our country from Mexico and Canada at very high and unacceptable levels. A large percentage of these drugs, many of them in the form of a fentanyl, are made or are provided by China“
“We cannot allow this scourge to continue damaging the United States and, therefore, until it stops or is limited in a serious way, the proposed ones Scheduled tariffs To enter into force on March 4, they will enter, of course, in force as planned, ”said the president.
In addition, the US president confirmed that in April a Second round of “reciprocal tariffs”which could even more intensify commercial tensions.
This Wednesday, during the first meeting of his cabinet, Trump hinted that All proposed tariffs could be delayed until April 2. In February, his administration granted a month of grace to Mexico and Canada to demonstrate advances in the fight against fentanyl and immigration. Both countries have taken measures in response.
The Mexico’s reaction
Trump’s statements generated a rapid response from the Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaumwho expressed his intention to dialogue with his American counterpart.
“We hope we can talk to President Trump, (…) We can reach an agreement And that on March 4 we can announce something else, ”said Sheinbaum at his morning conference.
The relationship between the US and China
Last week, the US Treasury Secretary, Scott Besenthe held a video call with the viceprimer Chinese minister, HE LIFENGto discuss the bilateral commercial relationship, the Trump administration tariffs and the fight against Fentanyl traffic, one of Washington’s main priorities.
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According to the Treasury Department, Besent expressed “serious concerns” about the Lack of China advances in the fight against drug trafficking and for the commercial practices that he considers “unfair.” He also reiterated the American government’s commitment to protect his economy, jobs and national security.
Washington maintains that China is a Key chemical precursors supplier Used in fentanyl manufacturing, an opioid related to approximately 70,000 deaths per year due to overdose in the US.
For its part, the official Xinhua agency reported that I LIFEng expressed its “It would be concern” for Trump’s decision to impose a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports. This new tax adds to those established during its first term (2017-2021) and maintained by the administration of Joe Biden (2021-2025). Both officials agreed on the importance of the bilateral commercial relationship and agreed to continue the dialog on issues of common interest.
US representatives and China agreed Maintain periodic contacts on economic, commercial matters and financing control For drug production, central axes in this Friday’s conversation.
Source: Ambito
