In an effort to ease trade tensions, late-night talks occurred between Prime Minister Modi and President Donald Trump on Tuesday, coinciding with Modi's birthday. The conversation between the two leaders was positive, with efforts to realign relations. Recently, trade discussions also occurred in Delhi between the US and India.
Meanwhile, the US released a report to Congress naming India as a country involved in drug transit and illegal drug production.
The Trump administration has submitted a Presidential Determination list to Congress, naming 23 countries allegedly involved in manufacturing and transporting narcotic drugs and chemicals to the US.
Which countries are included in the list?
India, Afghanistan, Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Myanmar, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Laos, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela are on this list.
Serious allegations against 5 countries
The US named five countries failing to fulfill anti-narcotic duties: Afghanistan, Bolivia, Myanmar, Colombia, and Venezuela. These nations have been urged to strengthen counter-narcotics efforts.
China's strong response
The US issued a strong statement regarding China's role in drug production, labeling it as the world's largest supplier of precursor chemicals fostering fentanyl and other drug production. These chemicals from China are feeding new global addiction trends.
US crisis
The US government declares that the rise of new chemical drugs, transnational organized crime, and illegal trafficking of fentanyl has created an emergency. This crisis has become the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 44.
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