US Slaps Double Tariffs on China Over Fentanyl Failures
Published Date: 3/7/2025
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Summary
The U.S. is doubling tariffs from 10% to 20% on certain products from China because China hasn’t done enough to stop synthetic opioids like fentanyl from reaching the U.S. This change hits Chinese exporters and aims to protect American health and safety. The new 20% tariff takes effect immediately, signaling a stronger stance against the opioid crisis with economic consequences.
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Tariffs Doubled on Certain Chinese Products
The President amended a prior order to change the ad valorem duty on articles that are products of the People’s Republic of China from 10 percent to 20 percent. The amendment was signed on March 3, 2025 and replaces the phrase "10 percent" with "20 percent" in section 2(a) of Executive Order 14195.
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