China Denounces U.S. “Tariff Intimidation” and Promises Retaliation

China Denounces US “Tariff Intimidation”

Beijing Accuses US of Intimidation

China Promises Tariff Retaliation

The Chinese government rejected the new trade tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and promised countermeasures.

This comes amid escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Especially in the context of regional meetings in Asia.

So reported Newsweek.

China Denounces US “Tariff Intimidation”

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During the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Malaysia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi lashed out at what he described as “tariff intimidation” by the United States.

He declared that China will not yield to U.S. pressure and that its retaliatory measures aim to protect both its rights and the international order.

“The world is in a turbulent moment, and China is a stabilizing force,” Wang told his Southeast Asian counterparts.

From Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian stated that China’s countermeasures are also intended to “safeguard justice and the common interests of all countries.”

Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio downplayed the tensions and described his meeting with Wang as “very positive,” hinting at a possible upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. However, no date has been set.

New Tariffs Strain Alliances

China denounces “arbitrary” tariffs after the U.S. copper duty: “It serves the interests of no one.” https://t.co/uDdJaNILpv

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Trump’s measure, announced on April 2 but partially postponed, includes tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% on imports not only from China but also from strategic allies such as Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

These nations now face an August deadline to negotiate deals that could help them avoid the full implementation of the new tariffs.

Rubio insisted that the tariffs are intended to “restore fair trade” after decades of imbalances.

He dismissed suggestions that the situation represents an opportunity for China to strengthen its ties with America’s traditional allies, despite evident discontent in several Asian capitals.

Toward a Possible Trump-Xi Summit

Despite escalating trade tensions, both sides have hinted at an interest in a bilateral meeting.

Rubio emphasized that both Trump and Xi “want it to happen,” raising the possibility of direct negotiations that could ease the tariff conflict before the August deadline expires.

Nonetheless, the language used by both parties reflects deep mutual distrust.

China does not consider concessions viable in the face of what it perceives as an attempt to impose hegemony, while the United States maintains its firm stance on reshaping global trade in its own interest.

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