Trump cited the fentanyl issue as the reason for imposing a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports in early February, on top of any existing duties. He doubled that to 20% earlier this month. He also has cited fentanyl, along with other reasons, for imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

Lopez said the operation seized 1.3 kilograms of fentanyl along with cash, weapons, vehicles, marijuana and cocaine