China respects all events resolving financial and commerce variations with the United States by means of session on an equal footing, however it should firmly oppose any occasion hanging a deal at China’s expense, its Commerce Ministry mentioned on Monday (April 21, 2025).
China “will take countermeasures in a resolute and reciprocal manner” if any nation sought such deals, a ministry spokesperson mentioned, addressing information concerning the Trump administration getting ready to strain other international locations to restrict commerce with China in change for tariff exemptions from the United States.
“The United States has abused tariffs on all trading partners under the banner of so-called ‘equivalence’, while also forcing all parties to start so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ negotiations with them,” the spokesperson mentioned, warning that any compromise wouldn’t be revered.
China is decided and able to safeguarding its personal rights and pursuits, and is keen to strengthen solidarity with all events, the ministry mentioned.
The Trump administration is getting ready to strain nations looking for tariff reductions or exemptions from the U.S. to curb commerce with China, together with imposing financial sanctions, Bloomberg reported, citing sources accustomed to the matter.
Earlier this month, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer mentioned almost 50 international locations have approached him to debate the steep further tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
Mr. Trump paused the historic tariffs he introduced on dozens of nations on April 2, besides these on China, singling out the world’s second largest economic system for a few of its greatest tariffs.
Published – April 21, 2025 10:01 am IST
