Nikki Haley urges sanctions on China for fentanyl crisis.

Nikki Haley Calls for Sanctions on China Over Fentanyl Crisis

“Most of the fentanyl that comes into this country illegally from Mexico—a lot of it from Chinese supplies to Mexico—comes through ports of entry and it’s smuggled by American citizens,” said CNN anchor Jake Tapper, who moderated the June 4 event.

“Which is why you sanction China immediately,” Haley said. “China knows what they’re doing. Sanction them. There’s nothing that they dislike more than when we hit their wallets. And you sanction them and you let them know that we’re on to them.”

Republican presidential candidate and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley recently spoke out about the fentanyl crisis in America during a CNN town hall. She called for the United States to impose sanctions on China for its role in the crisis.

Fentanyl is a deadly opioid that has caused more deaths in America than the Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam wars combined. In 2021, it was the leading cause of opioid-related deaths, with 70,601 such deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Devastating Impact of Fentanyl

Haley lamented the state of affairs of the deadly opioid and emphasized the importance of taking action to address the crisis. She also spoke about the effect of fentanyl on America’s youth.

“In some cases, these are kids that just ordered Adderall online to help take a test. I talked with some parents a month ago,” she said. “And … basically that’s how they lost their son. He just took a pill from someone else before a test. We’ve got to get that under control.”

It’s important to note that these are not just “druggies” taking fentanyl. In some cases, it’s young people who are simply trying to cope with the pressures of school or work.

The Role of China in the Fentanyl Crisis

China remains the primary source of fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances traffic. More than 50,000 pounds of fentanyl were seized by Customs and Border Protection at the southern border in 2022.

Sanctioning China would send a strong message that the United States is serious about addressing the fentanyl crisis and holding those responsible accountable. As Haley pointed out, hitting China’s wallets is one of the most effective ways to get their attention.

Take Action to Address the Fentanyl Crisis

• Support efforts to increase awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and other opioids.
• Advocate for policies that address the root causes of drug addiction and provide resources for treatment and recovery.
• Urge lawmakers to take action to hold those responsible for the fentanyl crisis accountable.

Together, we can work to address the fentanyl crisis and prevent more needless deaths.