US names India, China as 'primary sources' of fentanyl trafficking

NEW DELHI: The United States has reportedly identified India and China as key players in the illicit fentanyl trade, naming them as "state actors" who contribute to the direct and indirect supply of precursor chemicals and equipment used by drug traffickers, according to reports by online portala.
"A diverse set of foreign actors are targeting US health and safety, critical infrastructure, industries, wealth, and government," Washington said in its 2025 Annual Threat Assessment report.
According to the report, fentanyl and other synthetic opioids were responsible for over 52,000 deaths in the U.S. between November 2023 and October 2024.