Mon Apr 21 04:31:25 UTC 2025: ## China Vows Retaliation Against US Efforts to Curb Trade with Beijing
**Beijing, April 21, 2025** – China issued a strong warning on Monday, vowing to retaliate against any country that curtails trade with Beijing at the behest of the United States. The Commerce Ministry stated that China will take “resolute and reciprocal countermeasures” if nations seek trade deals with the US that come at China’s expense.
This statement follows a Bloomberg report indicating that the Trump administration is preparing to pressure countries seeking tariff reductions or exemptions from the US to limit their trade with China, potentially through monetary sanctions. The report cites sources familiar with the matter.
A ministry spokesperson criticized the US for abusing tariffs under the guise of “equivalence” and forcing “reciprocal tariff” negotiations. The spokesperson emphasized that China is determined to protect its interests and will strengthen solidarity with other nations facing similar pressure.
The warning comes after US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently stated that nearly 50 countries have approached him to discuss the high tariffs imposed by President Trump. While President Trump paused the tariffs on many countries on April 2nd, the tariffs on China remain in place. China, the world’s second-largest economy, remains a key target of these trade measures.
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