Fentanyl Crisis:
US President has imposed 25% tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada over fentanyl trafficking, linking the opioid crisis to trade policies.Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid approved for pain relief and anesthesia, nearly 100 times stronger than morphine.
It is commonly used in medical settings for treating severe pain, but illicitly produced versions contribute to the opioid epidemic.
