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China Warns of Retaliation Against US Tariffs, Says Trade War Has No Winners

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China has strongly criticized the recent US tariff hikes imposed by President Donald Trump, warning that Beijing “may be forced to take countermeasures” in response. Addressing a press conference on Monday, China’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Fu Cong, condemned the tariff increases, calling them “unwarranted” and a violation of World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. His remarks came as China assumed the presidency of the 15-member UN Security Council for February. The Trump administration recently announced a 10% tariff on Chinese goods entering the US, along with a 25% additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico. The White House justified the move, stating that it was aimed at holding these countries accountable for commitments related to illegal immigration and the prevention of fentanyl and other harmful drugs from entering the US.
Ambassador Fu emphasized that a trade war benefits no one and urged Washington to address its own economic challenges rather than resorting to tariff hikes. “Frankly speaking, raising tariffs does not serve the US’s interests,” he asserted. He also dismissed fentanyl-related concerns as an excuse, pointing out that China has some of the world’s strictest regulations on fentanyl and its related substances. Instead of blaming other nations, Fu suggested the US should focus on addressing domestic demand for the drug.
As part of its UN Security Council presidency, China is set to host a high-level debate on February 18 under the theme “Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance,” to be chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Fu mentioned that invitations had been extended to foreign ministers of both Security Council members and non-members. If US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends, he said, it could serve as an opportunity for high-level diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
Despite ongoing tensions, Fu stressed that China and the US, as two global powers, share common interests in areas such as counter-terrorism, anti-narcotics efforts, non-proliferation, and climate change. He highlighted the necessity of cooperation on these critical global issues within the United Nations framework, underscoring that collective efforts from both countries would benefit the entire international community.

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