China reportedly plans to put a closer watch on chemicals used to make fentanyl, the drug fueling the American drug crisis. The decision follows a meeting between U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue and China's Minister of Public Security.
While recent trade talks between the two nations have led to reduced tariffs on a range of goods, but the 20 percent tariff aimed at forcing China to curb fentanyl-related exports remains in place.
The Trump administration has defended the tariff as a tool to pressure Beijing into taking stronger action against the flow of synthetic opioids into the United States.