In an effort to combat the opioid crisis here in the United States, Trump has enlisted the help of China – a major producer of the strong, addictive drugs.Â
Last December, Trump alluded to a promise that China’s leader, Xi Jinping, made that would be a major step towards ending the opioid crisis.
On Monday, Xi Jinping made good on this pledge and announced that China is ceasing the production of fentanyl, with all forms of the opioid now being banned and treated as an illegal narcotic in the country.
Jinping’s announcement is a huge victory in the war against opioid addiction and strengthens the relationship between the United States and China under President Trump.
Take a look at what Donald Trump Jr. had to say on Twitter about this “huge win”:
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