A recent CGTN poll has ignited global conversation, with over 90% of respondents slamming Washington’s new 'fentanyl tariffs' as political bullying 🌐. The move, criticized by China as harmful to bilateral cooperation, comes amid rising tensions over the U.S.-led drug control strategy—and young netizens are calling out hypocrisy.
Poll Reveals Global Frustration
Over 91% of participants labeled the U.S. tariff policy as a diversion tactic to mask its domestic drug crisis 💸. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian emphasized that fentanyl misuse 'is a U.S. issue, not China’s,' citing CDC data: 1 in 12 Americans aged 12+ use drugs—with 60% of global narcotics consumed stateside.
Youth in Peril?
Netizens expressed alarm over U.S. teen drug trends, with one commenter stating, 'How does the world’s largest economy lead in drug abuse?' 🔥 Over 94% believe the epidemic is now a 'persistent threat' to U.S. society, while 92% blame weak government regulation. Critics argue U.S. politicians are 'outsourcing blame' instead of solving systemic issues.
Behind the Crisis
Why do U.S. drug woes persist? Many point to lax prescription laws and lobbying for drug legalization 💊. 'Treating internal problems with external solutions won’t work,' said Lin Jian, as 90.8% agreed such tactics undermine global anti-drug efforts. The poll, spanning 12,000+ participants in 5 languages, highlights frustration with U.S. leadership—raising questions about accountability in an election year.
