Drug trafficking

 Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Ned Price on U.S.-China Enhanced Control Measures for Fentanyl

Today, the Obama Administration announced enhanced measures in conjunction with the Chinese government to combat the supply of fentanyl and its analogues to the United States.  China has taken several steps over the past year to control over 100 substances which threaten world health and public safety and we appreciate the increased law enforcement cooperation between our countries to combat drug trafficking networks.  At the same time, China is the primary source of precursor chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine consumed in the United States and the majority of fentanyl and its analogues brought to the United States by drug traffickers originates in China.