Trump to Address Fentanyl Trafficking with Xi in Upcoming Meeting

Donald Trump plans to prioritize discussions on fentanyl trafficking with Xi Jinping in their upcoming meeting, highlighting concerns over its links to Venezuela and broader drug issues.

• In a statement from the White House, Donald Trump emphasized that addressing fentanyl trafficking will be his primary focus when meeting with Xi Jinping next week.
• Trump accused China of being a significant source of fentanyl that is being trafficked, with implications for its usage in Venezuela and affecting public health in the United States.
• The meeting is scheduled against a backdrop of increasing tensions between the United States and China, with drug trafficking and public health becoming critical areas of concern.