Wed Mar 05 10:07:29 UTC 2025: ## China Vows to Fight Back Against Trump’s Increased Tariffs

**Washington D.C./Beijing –** Tensions between the United States and China have escalated sharply following President Donald Trump’s announcement of increased tariffs on Chinese goods. Trump raised tariffs on certain Chinese imports from 10% to 20%, citing unfair trade practices and China’s alleged insufficient efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis in the US. This move has been met with fierce resistance from Beijing.

In a strongly worded statement, the Chinese Embassy in the US declared its readiness for a protracted trade war, stating, “If war is what the U.S. wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end.” This statement followed Trump’s address to Congress where he justified the tariff increases by highlighting what he described as excessively high tariffs imposed by China and other countries on US goods. Trump specifically pointed to India’s auto tariffs (over 100%), China’s tariffs (double those levied by the US), and South Korea’s tariffs (four times higher than those imposed by the US).

China’s Ministry of Commerce has formally filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO), arguing that the US’s unilateral actions violate WTO rules and damage the bilateral economic relationship. They further rejected Trump’s justification for the tariff increases, stating that the fentanyl crisis is a US problem and that China has already taken significant steps to cooperate in addressing the issue. The Ministry accused the US of using the opioid crisis as a “flimsy excuse” and condemned what it called “bullying” and “intimidation” tactics. They emphasized that pressure tactics would not deter China and urged the US to engage in equal and respectful dialogue to resolve the fentanyl issue. The statement concludes with a warning against miscalculating China’s resolve. The escalating trade dispute raises concerns about the potential for further economic friction between the two global superpowers.

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