As the U.S. announces new 10% tariffs on the Chinese mainland—citing fentanyl concerns—experts argue the move misses the root of America's opioid crisis. With one overdose death every five minutes, blaming external forces won’t save lives. 🚨
Critics call the tariffs a distraction from tackling domestic demand for synthetic opioids like fentanyl. \"You can’t tariff your way out of a public health emergency,\" says one policy analyst. Instead, solutions lie in better addiction treatment and global cooperation on drug trafficking—not trade penalties.
The U.S. opioid crisis reflects deeper social issues: economic inequality, healthcare gaps, and pharmaceutical lobbying. While fentanyl precursors often originate overseas, 90% of seized U.S. fentanyl comes through domestic smuggling, per DEA data. 🌐
Young activists urge governments to focus on harm reduction and mental health support. \"This isn’t a China problem—it’s an America problem,\" argues a Stanford public health student. Time to swap blame games for real healing? 💡
