EO 14228
Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China
Economy & TradeNational SecurityLaw Enforcement
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Summary
This executive order increases tariffs on products from China from 10 percent to 20 percent, citing the continued flow of synthetic opioids like fentanyl into the United States and the Chinese government's alleged failure to take adequate enforcement action to address the problem.
Key Points
- 1Tariff rate on Chinese products increases from 10% to 20% under existing emergency economic powers
- 2Action taken under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, treating the opioid supply chain as a national security threat
- 3Based on determination that China has not taken adequate steps to reduce synthetic opioid trafficking despite previous tariff measures
- 4This is an amendment to Executive Order 14195 (February 1, 2025) and Executive Order 14200 (February 5, 2025)
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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