Key Points: China Warns Against US-Led Trade Deals Amid Escalating Tariff War
- China’s Strong Warning
- China’s Commerce Ministry issued a stern warning against countries making trade deals with the U.S. that harm Beijing’s economic interests.
- Vowed “resolute and reciprocal countermeasures” if any nation compromises Chinese trade under U.S. pressure.
- US Tariff Escalation & Retaliation
- The U.S. has imposed tariffs up to 145% on Chinese imports, while China retaliated with 125% duties.
- A blanket 10% tariff affects other nations, but China remains the primary target in Washington’s trade policy shift.
- US Pressuring Allies to Isolate China
- Reports indicate the Trump administration is leveraging negotiations to push allies (e.g., Japan, South Korea) to adopt stricter trade stances against China.
- China condemned this as “selfish” and a violation of international trade norms, warning that “appeasement will not bring peace.”
- Mixed Signals on Possible Negotiations
- President Trump hinted at a potential deal with China, saying, “I think we’re going to make a very good deal.”
- China has not confirmed any formal talks, maintaining a firm stance against U.S. pressure tactics.
- China Taking the Fight to the UN
- Beijing plans to raise the issue at an informal UN Security Council meeting, accusing the U.S. of economic coercion and destabilizing global trade.
- Advocates for a fair, rules-based trading system and urges nations to resist policies that fuel economic fragmentation.
The U.S.-China trade war is intensifying, with Beijing now warning third countries against siding with Washington in ways that undermine its economy. While the U.S. seeks to rally allies to isolate China, Beijing is pushing back with threats of retaliation and diplomatic pressure at the UN. The lack of confirmed negotiations suggests no immediate de-escalation, meaning further economic disruptions could loom. The outcome of this standoff will shape not just bilateral relations but also the future of global trade governance.
