After tariffs, Trump takes action against drug trafficking, cancels visas of Indian company officials

Following US President Donald Trump's warning to several countries regarding drug trafficking, action has now been taken. The US Embassy in New Delhi announced on Thursday (September 18, 2025) that the Trump administration has revoked the visas of some Indian officials and corporate leaders. The US Embassy stated that they were accused of allegedly being involved in the trafficking of fentanyl precursors (narcotics).

India included in the list of drug trafficking countries

Just a day earlier (September 17, 2025), the US added India to the list of 23 countries where illegal drug production and trafficking takes place. Trump stated that these countries pose a threat to the security of the US and its citizens by producing and trafficking illegal drugs and the chemicals used in their manufacture. The US stated that it is monitoring all countries in this regard.

'Action taken to protect the American people'

The US Embassy issued a press release on Thursday stating that the visas of some Indian company executives have been revoked to protect the American people from the threat of dangerous synthetic drugs. It stated that this decision will render some business associates and their family members ineligible to travel to the United States.

'Serious consequences will be faced'

Officials of companies trafficking fentanyl precursors will also be identified by the embassy when applying for visas to the US. The US Embassy also thanked the Indian government for its cooperation in combating drug trafficking. The US Embassy stated, "Individuals, organizations, and their families involved in the illicit production and trafficking of narcotics into the United States will face serious consequences."

Trump warned, "The countries from which these drugs originate and to which they are supplied must fulfill their obligations and stop the supply of these drugs. Failure to do so will result in serious consequences."

China is secretly smuggling drugs into the US

Recently, the US FBI revealed in its report that China is secretly smuggling chemicals into the US through third countries. The FBI accused China of a dangerous drug conspiracy. The plot aims to destroy the youth of the US and other countries by trapping them in a drug trap.

Fentanyl drugs are 50 times more deadly than heroin

China has begun spreading its drug network across the globe. To achieve this, it has developed a drug known as fentanyl, or "China White," which is 50 times more lethal than heroin. The FBI stated, "China has enacted strict drug regulations within its own country, but has developed a specific strategy to drug addicts among young people in other countries. China has become the world's largest exporter of narcotic drugs today."

The FBI report exposes China's illegal fentanyl empire, which aims to destroy the youth of other countries, especially the United States. FBI Director Kash Patel accused the Chinese Communist Party of secretly shipping chemicals through third countries to evade action and deliberately harm American society.

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FBI Director Kash Patel sought India's help

FBI Director Kash Patel called for closer cooperation between India and the United States to dismantle this China-backed network. Kash Patel stated that India plays a crucial role in dismantling this Chinese drug mafia network. The chemical raw materials needed for fentanyl produced in China are now reaching Mexican cartels through countries like India. India is not a consumer of fentanyl, but now it is being used by the Mexican cartels. Being used as a transit route.