← Back

Wire · regulatory

China tightens control on more fentanyl precursors ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

Published

22 September 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Geography

ChinaUnited States

◆ Source

Read at scmp.com →

◆ Verified

Fusion42 · 23 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

China has added two new fentanyl precursor chemicals to its export control list, requiring licenses for exports to the US, Canada, and Mexico, shortly before President Xi Jinping's visit to the US amid ongoing trade talks focused on fentanyl control.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must adjust compliance for exports involving fentanyl precursors as China expands its restrictions targeting North America. This tightens legal risks and closes loopholes formerly exploited in your supply chain.

◆ Coverage

10 sources · first reported 17 Sep 2026 · latest 23 Sep 2026

◆ Related on Wire

◆ Topics

chinafentanylexport-controlus-china-relationsprecursor-chemicals