China’s Ministry of Commerce has criticized the United States for escalating trade tensions, stating that the U.S. has “weaponized tariffs to an irrational level.” The remarks were made on Wednesday in response to U.S. tariffs on Chinese exports reaching as high as 245 percent.
A spokesperson for the ministry emphasized that China has consistently opposed unilateral tariffs imposed by the U.S., and warned that China will “resolutely take countermeasures” if necessary. “We will ignore the meaningless tariff numbers game played by the U.S. side,” the spokesperson said. “If the U.S. insists on infringing upon China’s rights and interests, we will fight to the end.”
The escalating trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies has raised concerns globally, with potential impacts on international trade and economic stability. Observers are watching closely to see how both nations navigate the tensions and whether they can find a path to negotiations.
