Trump announces tariff hike on Chinese imports over opioid crisis

Feb 2, 2025 - 11:00
Trump announces tariff hike on Chinese imports over opioid crisis
President Donald Trump announced broad tariffs Saturday on major US trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, claiming a "major threat" from illegal immigration and drugs – a move that sparked promises of retaliation. Accusing China of exporting fentanyl, the White House is imposing a 10 percent tariff hike on Chinese goods.