‘Stop blackmailing’ – China’s message to US
The White House has maintained that Beijing needs to reach an agreement and has warned of potential tariffs soaring up to 245%. In response, China has urged the US to “stop threatening and blackmailing” if it wishes to resolve the escalating...
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The White House has maintained that Beijing needs to reach an agreement and has warned of potential tariffs soaring up to 245%.
In response, China has urged the US to “stop threatening and blackmailing” if it wishes to resolve the escalating trade conflict through discussions. Beijing emphasized its commitment to protecting its interests amid US pressure.
Over the past two months, both countries have enacted a series of reciprocal tariff increases, with the US reaching a cumulative tariff rate of 145% as of last week. On Tuesday, the White House declared that tariffs on Chinese imports could be raised to as high as 245%, asserting that the responsibility lies with China to move forward.
“If the United States really wants to solve the problem through dialogue and negotiation, it should give up the extreme pressure, stop threatening and blackmailing,” stated Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian during a press briefing on Wednesday.
He reiterated that the tariff conflict was instigated by the US and emphasized that China's retaliatory actions are aimed solely at defending its legitimate rights and interests.
Beijing's responses have included increasing tariffs on all American imports to 125%, halting global shipments of rare-earth metals and magnets essential for technology and military sectors. Additionally, Chinese airlines were instructed to cease accepting Boeing jets and components, as reported by Bloomberg.
Previously, President Donald Trump remarked that the “proud” Chinese are eager to strike a deal but “just don’t know how quite to go about it.”
Meanwhile, Chinese officials have stated that “the door remains open” for negotiations with the US, asserting that talks must be grounded in mutual respect. The Ministry of Commerce recently characterized the succession of tariffs imposed by the US as a “numbers game” lacking practical significance, vowing to “fight to the end.”
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
In response, China has urged the US to “stop threatening and blackmailing” if it wishes to resolve the escalating trade conflict through discussions. Beijing emphasized its commitment to protecting its interests amid US pressure.
Over the past two months, both countries have enacted a series of reciprocal tariff increases, with the US reaching a cumulative tariff rate of 145% as of last week. On Tuesday, the White House declared that tariffs on Chinese imports could be raised to as high as 245%, asserting that the responsibility lies with China to move forward.
“If the United States really wants to solve the problem through dialogue and negotiation, it should give up the extreme pressure, stop threatening and blackmailing,” stated Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian during a press briefing on Wednesday.
He reiterated that the tariff conflict was instigated by the US and emphasized that China's retaliatory actions are aimed solely at defending its legitimate rights and interests.
Beijing's responses have included increasing tariffs on all American imports to 125%, halting global shipments of rare-earth metals and magnets essential for technology and military sectors. Additionally, Chinese airlines were instructed to cease accepting Boeing jets and components, as reported by Bloomberg.
Previously, President Donald Trump remarked that the “proud” Chinese are eager to strike a deal but “just don’t know how quite to go about it.”
Meanwhile, Chinese officials have stated that “the door remains open” for negotiations with the US, asserting that talks must be grounded in mutual respect. The Ministry of Commerce recently characterized the succession of tariffs imposed by the US as a “numbers game” lacking practical significance, vowing to “fight to the end.”
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
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