China trade retaliation warning over US-backed deals. Beijing vows countermeasures and urges global unity against economic coercion.

China Trade Retaliation Warning Sends Global Shockwaves

Beijing: China has issued a stern warning to countries that might enter into trade agreements with the United States at the expense of Chinese interests. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated on Monday that it would implement firm countermeasures if any nation supports US pressure tactics that restrict trade with China.

This response comes amid reports that the United States is offering tariff exemptions to countries that scale down economic ties with China. According to a report by Xinhua News Agency, the US is allegedly using tariffs as leverage to push its allies into isolating China economically.

“China firmly opposes any arrangement that sacrifices its legitimate interests,” said a spokesperson from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. “If such scenarios unfold, China will not stand idle. We are fully prepared to defend our rights with necessary countermeasures.”

Countries Caught in Crossfire of China Trade Retaliation

The US has been increasingly using the notion of “reciprocal tariffs”, a move that China labels as economic coercion. A recent article from The Wall Street Journal reported that the US plans to negotiate tariff deals with dozens of countries, urging them to impose trade restrictions on China in exchange for access to the US market.

Several countries affected by the Trump-era tariffs, including members of the ASEAN bloc and Japan, now find themselves caught between two economic superpowers. As highlighted in a CNBC analysis, these nations must weigh the benefits of US trade access against the potential backlash from China.

President Xi Jinping recently visited Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia to strengthen China’s trade ties with key Southeast Asian partners — a strategic move aimed at counterbalancing US efforts in the region. More details on Xi’s regional tour can be found at CGTN.

China’s Economic Retaliation Strategy

In response to escalating tariffs — with the US imposing up to 245% tariffs on Chinese imports — China has retaliated with 125% tariffs and has moved to restrict exports of rare earth minerals, which are vital for US defense and tech industries. Learn more about the impact of rare earth exports via Reuters.

“Appeasement does not bring peace, and compromise does not earn respect,” the spokesperson stressed. “Exchanging another country’s interests for temporary tariff relief is not only unethical but doomed to fail.”

Call for Global Unity

China urged the international community to uphold multilateral trade principles and resist unilateralism. “Once global trade returns to a ‘law of the jungle,’ all nations will suffer,” the statement warned.

Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to working with countries that value fairness and mutual respect in international trade. “We call on all nations to stand on the right side of history,” the spokesperson concluded.

For deeper insights into global trade dynamics, visit World Trade Organization (WTO) and International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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