China vows 'countermeasures' to sweeping new U.S. tariffs
The Hindu
Trump sparks global trade war with tariffs, China retaliates, warning of economic harm and urging dialogue for resolution.
China on Thursday (April 3, 2025) said it "firmly opposes" sweeping new US tariffs on its exports, vowing "countermeasures" to protect its rights and interests.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited a potentially ruinous global trade war after imposing 10% levies on imports from around the world and harsh extra duties on key trading partners.
Mr. Trump unveiled particularly stinging tariffs of 34% on China, one of its largest trading partners.
The commerce ministry in Beijing said in a statement that those tariffs "do not comply with international trade rules and seriously harm the legitimate rights and interests of the relevant parties".
It urged Washington to "immediately cancel" them, warning they "endanger global economic development", hurting U.S. interests and international supply chains.
It also accused the United States of a "typical unilateral bullying practice".
The tariffs come on top of a 20% rate imposed last month.
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