US Names India a Key Player in Fentanyl Crisis as Tariff Threats Loom

India is being singled out as an increasingly major player behind the illegal trade in the drug fentanyl, in a new US intelligence report. The United States classifies the drug as a threat to the country's security and Trump has targeted punitive tariffs against countries that he believes are not doing enough to stop the influx of the drug.

Inside the DEA's battle against fentanyl smugglers along the border

Federal officials say as much as 60 percent of all fentanyl brought into the U.S. comes through Phoenix, and now the Drug Enforcement Administration is ramping up resources to stop it. NBC News' Ken Dilanian has an inside look at their efforts to stop drug smugglers along the border.

US intelligence labels India among major sources of fentanyl precursor chemicals

India has emerged as an increasingly significant player in the illicit fentanyl trade, according to a new intelligence report from the United States. This report highlights concerns that are likely to resonate in New Delhi, especially as President Donald Trump uses tariffs to pressure countries he believes are not doing enough to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States. Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times stronge…

India among top suppliers of illicit fentanyl precursors, US intelligence report says

India has emerged as a growing player in the illicit fentanyl trade, a new US intelligence report says, a designation likely to raise alarm in New Delhi as President Donald Trump wields tariffs on countries he accuses of not doing enough to stop the deadly drug from flowing into the United States.

China, India named 'primary source' of illicit fentanyl inputs in the US: Threat Assessment Report

The revelation was made in the 2025 Annual Threat Assessment Report (ATA) which was released on Tuesday by the US Intelligence Community's (IC) official

US names India, China as ‘primary sources’ of illicit fentanyl trafficking

A diverse set of foreign actors are targeting US health and safety, critical infrastructure, industries, wealth and government, said Washington in a report.