China warns countries against backing Donald Trump on tariffs ¡ª says ¡®appeasement won¡¯t bring peace, compromise earns no respect¡¯
As Donald Trump pushes countries to isolate China in exchange for tariff exemptions, Beijing warns it won¡¯t accept trade-offs that hurt its interests. Trade war tension arises as more nations enter negotiations amid sharp global tariffs
China has issued a clear warning to nations considering cooperation with the United States in its tariff-driven trade negotiations. According to BBC, a spokesperson from China's commerce ministry has stated that any deal made at the cost of China¡¯s interests will face firm opposition from Beijing. The warning came in response to reports that Washington is urging countries to restrict trade with China in return for exemption from US import taxes.
The Chinese government¡¯s response sheds a light on the growing concern over US tactics under President Donald Trump, who has imposed high tariffs on Chinese products and is now engaging other nations to follow suit. ¡°Appeasement cannot bring peace, and compromise cannot earn one respect,¡± said a Chinese Commerce Ministry Spokesperson.
No deals at China¡¯s expense, says Beijing
The Chinese spokesperson made it clear that any country cutting a deal that undermines China will face countermeasures. The spokesperson stated, "Appeasement cannot bring peace, and compromise cannot earn one respect."
As per the reports, the Trump administration is pressuring several governments to block trade with China. In return, the US offers partial relief from its new tariffs. China sees this as an unfair move and has warned that it will not remain passive.
Multiple countries join US trade talks
As the US pushes forward with its new tariff strategy, countries like Japan and South Korea are already in discussions with Washington. Japan began its talks last week, with its lead negotiator Ryosei Akazawa meeting Donald Trump. South Korea is expected to begin its own negotiations this week, while US Vice President JD Vance will also meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India currently risks facing a 26% tariff if it does not reach an agreement with the US.
According to experts, the complexity for nations like Japan, which relies on both the US and China for economic gains. Jesper Koll from Monex Group highlighted that 20% of Japan¡¯s profits come from the US and 15% from China ¡ª making it difficult for the country to pick sides.
Trump¡¯s tariff war escalates
President Trump¡¯s tariff actions include a steep 145% tax on Chinese imports. Other nations now face a standard 10% tariff until July unless they strike deals with the US. These new levies, when combined with earlier ones, could push the total duty on some Chinese goods to as high as 245%.
US President Donald Trump | Credit: X
China has responded with its own set of high tariffs up to 125% on US goods and declared its intent to "fight to the end." While Trump argues that the tariffs will boost domestic manufacturing and investment, critics warn that rebuilding US industries will take decades and may strain the economy in the short term.
Trump recently paused tariffs for all countries except China for 90 days after backlash from political and financial circles. Despite this, the conflict between the US and China continues to shake global markets.
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Nancy Jaiswal is a journalist who started her career in reporting and has covered both hard and soft news. From serious city news developments to lighthearted lifestyle pieces, she has written on almost everything hapenning in India (except maybe alien invasions¡ªyet!). For her, writing isn¡¯t just work; it¡¯s a passion, an obsession, and sometimes the reason she forgets to reply to texts.
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