China on Tuesday criticised the US tariffs linked to the fentanyl issue, arguing that the US is unfairly targeting Chinese imports. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasised that the fentanyl crisis is a domestic issue for the United States to address, stating that despite China's goodwill, the US has imposed tariffs that harm China's interests.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson further urged the US to stop blaming China and engage in dialogue based on equality, respect, and mutual benefit.