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China Vows to “Fight to the End” After Trump Threatens Additional Tariffs

8th April , 2025

News desk

Tensions between the United States and China escalated further Monday after former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports, prompting a swift and stern response from Beijing.

China’s Ministry of Commerce condemned the move as “unilateral bullying” and pledged to take all necessary countermeasures to defend its national interests. “The so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ imposed by the U.S. are completely groundless,” the ministry said in a statement. “If the U.S. insists on its own way, China will fight to the end.”

Labeling the latest threat as “a mistake on top of a mistake,” Beijing accused Washington of blackmail and economic coercion, reaffirming its stance that its retaliatory actions are legitimate efforts to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty and development interests.

Trump’s comments, posted on Truth Social, demanded China reverse its recent 34% tariff hike or face further penalties. “If China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long-term trading abuses by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will impose ADDITIONAL Tariffs on China of 50%, effective April 9th,” Trump wrote, adding that all trade talks would be suspended.

If enacted, Trump’s new tariffs would bring the total U.S. levy on Chinese goods to 104%, including previous tariffs targeting fentanyl-related trade and broader economic concerns. Economists warn this could significantly impact consumer prices and drive Beijing to deepen ties with alternative trade partners, including the European Union.

In China, public sentiment appeared resilient despite the growing economic uncertainty. “Trump says one thing today and another tomorrow,” said Wu Qi, a 37-year-old construction worker in Beijing. “Our country is not afraid… but we hope the impact on ordinary people is minimized.”

Experts note that China still holds leverage, including the option to suspend cooperation on fentanyl control, restrict U.S. agricultural imports, or target American firms operating in China’s services sector.

Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, Chief Executive John Lee denounced the U.S. tariff threat as “ruthless behavior” that jeopardizes global trade. He vowed to deepen Hong Kong’s economic integration with mainland China, pursue new trade agreements, and support local businesses in navigating the fallout.

In 2024, total goods trade between the U.S. and China reached approximately $582 billion, with a trade deficit estimated between $263 billion and $295 billion. As the world’s two largest economies brace for a potential new chapter in their trade war, markets remain on edge, reflecting the growing risk to global financial stability.

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