China's Ministry of Commerce has publicly criticized the US for blaming it for the opioid crisis, specifically the fentanyl epidemic. In response to President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on Chinese imports, China warned of potential countermeasures. The US is imposing these tariffs amid concerns over fentanyl smuggling and overdose deaths, which surpass 74,000 annually. China insists its drug laws are among the strictest and has worked with the US on controlling fentanyl precursors, urging for resolution through equal dialogue rather than unilateral tariffs that violate international trade rules.
"China's Ministry of Commerce stated that Chinese laws on drugs are among the strictest in the world, and criticized the US for shifting blame over the opioid crisis."
"The US has recently imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods due to high levels of fentanyl entering the country, prompting a warning from China about countermeasures."
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