Mexican drug gangs hire chemistry students to produce Fentanyl precursors to reduce dependence on China

Very clever! 

Is this an unintended side effect of Trump's China and Mexico tariff threats?  😊

"... Cartels are trying to synthesize chemical compounds known as “precursors” that are key to making fentanyl, which would free them from being dependent on China for production. ..."

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Mexican Cartels Lure Chemistry Students to Make Fentanyl