President Trump officially signed the HALT Fentanyl Act into law, enacting tough penalties for fentanyl trafficking and classifying the substance as a Schedule I narcotic. The legislation establishes a minimum 10-year imprisonment for offenders and aims to address the ongoing drug overdose epidemic impacting young Americans. During the signing ceremony at the White House, Trump highlighted the collaboration with bipartisan support and expressed hope that China would take stricter measures, potentially including death penalties, against fentanyl distribution. Families affected by the crisis were present to witness the historic moment as Trump reiterated his commitment to tackling the fentanyl epidemic.