In a fresh wave of rising geopolitical tensions, China has issued a stern warning to former U.S. President Donald Trump, demanding an end to what it described as “threatening and blackmailing” tactics amid the intensifying U.S.-China trade war. This fiery response followed Trump’s recent remarks during a public campaign event, where he proposed a sweeping 145% tariff hike on Chinese goods should he return to office in 2025.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian did not mince words, stating, “China opposes unilateral tariff hikes and coercion. If the United States continues down this path, it will only escalate the trade conflict, hurting both nations and the global economy.” Beijing made it clear that it will retaliate with equal strength, reaffirming its commitment to protecting its economy and global trade interests.
The trade standoff, which initially began in 2018 under Trump’s administration, saw both global superpowers slapping billions of dollars’ worth of tariffs on each other’s imports. The recent developments suggest a possible resurgence of that tension, this time with higher stakes as the global economy remains fragile post-pandemic.
Global markets reacted cautiously to the news, with Asian stock exchanges reporting mild drops and analysts warning that prolonged trade disruptions between the world’s two largest economies could send shockwaves through supply chains, currency markets, and inflation indexes.
While President Joe Biden’s administration has maintained a relatively measured approach, China’s response to Trump’s threats signals that any future administration looking to take a hardline stance against Beijing will be met with swift diplomatic and economic pushback.
The message from Beijing is loud and clear: if the U.S. intends to use tariffs as a political tool, China is ready to respond with force, using its vast economic influence and global trade partnerships to counterbalance any aggression.
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