Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China

What it means

This order doubles tariffs on Chinese imports from 10% to 20% because China has failed to adequately address the flow of synthetic opioids like fentanyl into the United States. It follows previous orders declaring this issue a national security threat.

Expected impact

• Higher prices for American consumers on goods imported from China
• Increased pressure on China to cooperate in stopping illegal drug trafficking
• Potential for supply chain disruptions as businesses adapt to higher import costs
• Possible retaliatory measures from China affecting U.S. exports or other bilateral relations
• Support from those concerned about the opioid crisis and critics of China's policies