Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses the Chinese government's role in the fentanyl crisis, highlighting how they subsidize exports of illicit fentanyl and how many exporting companies are controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.
Key Points
Chinese government subsidizes exports of illicit fentanyl
Many exporting companies are controlled by the Chinese Communist Party
Need for better sanctions authority and closing/tightening loopholes to prevent fentanyl from entering the U.S.
Pros
Highlighting the issue of Chinese government subsidies for illicit fentanyl exports
Raising awareness about the control of Chinese Communist Party over exporting companies
Cons
Lack of clarity on whether these actions are intentional or unintentional