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China has declared it will not back down in the face of new tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that it is prepared to fight “to the end” if necessary.
The strong statement marks another sharp escalation in the ongoing trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
This latest wave of the dispute began when Trump announced a fresh 50% tariff on a wide range of Chinese goods, in what he described as a necessary measure to protect American industries. The move immediately triggered an angry response from Beijing, which called the U.S. decision “bullying” and promised swift countermeasures of its own.
“China does not want a trade war, but it is not afraid of one,” said Lin Jian, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry. “If the United States continues to escalate, we will respond accordingly and without hesitation.”
Chinese officials argue that the tariffs are politically motivated and risk destabilizing the already fragile global economy. They’ve pointed to falling investor confidence, plummeting stock prices, and rising fears of supply chain disruptions as evidence of the damage being caused by this back-and-forth economic feud.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index dropped sharply following Trump’s announcement, marking its steepest one-day loss in years. Tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu also saw their shares tumble amid the uncertainty. Meanwhile, in the U.S., economists are warning that American consumers could soon feel the impact as prices rise on everything from electronics to household goods.
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What worries analysts the most is the broader picture: this isn’t just about tariffs anymore. In recent months, China has begun limiting exports of critical minerals needed in tech production, and has launched new antitrust probes into American companies operating within its borders. Many see this as an expanding economic battle that could spill far beyond trade.
In Europe, leaders are watching the dispute nervously. The European Union has signaled it may impose its own counter-tariffs on U.S. goods if the situation continues to spiral, potentially redrawing global trade relationships and alliances in the process.
Despite the tough talk from both sides, experts say there is still room for dialogue. But with neither Washington nor Beijing appearing ready to compromise, a resolution may be hard to reach anytime soon.
