Wed Apr 09 11:44:07 UTC 2025: ## China Vows to Fight Trump’s Tariffs ‘to the End’ Amidst Escalating Trade War
**Bangkok, April 9, 2025** – China has vowed to resist Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs “to the end,” rejecting negotiations and implementing retaliatory measures. This follows the imposition of a 104% tariff by the Trump administration on Chinese exports to the U.S. China responded last week with a 34% tariff on all U.S. goods, export controls on rare earth minerals, and other countermeasures. Further escalating the conflict, Trump added a 50% tariff on additional Chinese goods, declaring an end to negotiations.
In a strongly-worded statement, China’s Ministry of Commerce argued that the U.S. has breached promises made in the Phase 1 trade deal, citing a potential TikTok ban as a violation. The ministry also claimed that considering services trade and U.S. companies operating in China, the overall trade balance is roughly even, contesting the rationale behind Trump’s tariff strategy, which focuses solely on tangible goods. The statement asserts that the tariffs will ultimately harm the U.S. economy by increasing inflation and potentially triggering a recession.
While China stated it possesses “abundant means” to counter further restrictions, it declined to comment on whether it would engage in negotiations with the White House. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the need for “equality, respect, and mutual benefit” in any dialogue. The standoff further complicates international relations and underscores the deepening trade war between the two economic superpowers.
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