“If War Is What US Wants, Be It Tariff Or Trade, We’re Ready To Fight Till The End” – China

China has filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in response to the United States’ decision to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods.

Making the announcement on Tuesday, Beijing condemned the move, calling it a violation of WTO rules and a threat to China-US economic relations.

The ministry expressed “strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition” to Washington’s actions, as reported by state-run Xinhua News Agency.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian criticized US President Donald Trump’s claims that China is responsible for the fentanyl crisis in the US, calling it an excuse to justify the tariff hike.

He said, “The fentanyl issue is a flimsy excuse to raise US tariffs on Chinese imports. Our countermeasures to defend our rights and interests are fully legitimate and necessary.”

Lin emphasized that China has made significant efforts to help the US tackle the problem, yet Washington continues to deflect blame.

He said, “The U.S., not anyone else, is responsible for the #FentanylCrisis inside the U.S. In the spirit of humanity and goodwill towards the American people, we have taken robust steps to assist the U.S. in dealing with the issue.

“Instead of recognizing our efforts, the U.S. has sought to smear and shift blame to China, and is seeking to pressure and blackmail China with tariff hikes.

“They’ve been PUNISHING us for helping them. This is not going to solve the U.S.’s problem and will undermine our counternarcotics dialogue and cooperation.”

Lin Jian also issued a strong warning, saying China is prepared to defend its interests.

“Intimidation does not scare us. Bullying does not work on us. Pressuring, coercion or threats are not the right way of dealing with China. Anyone using maximum pressure on China is picking the wrong guy and miscalculating.

“If the US truly wants to solve the fentanyl issue, then the right thing to do is to consult with China by treating each other as equals.”

“If war is what the US wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end,” he declared.

This comes after the Trump administration announced an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods, set to take effect on Tuesday, following a similar 10% tariff imposed in February.

China retaliated on Tuesday by announcing 15 per cent tariffs on chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton imports from the US, according to a statement from the State Council Tariff Commission.

Additionally, a 10 per cent tariff on “sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products,” was also imposed, it said.

China’s Ministry of Commerce also placed 15 American companies, including drone manufacturer Skydio, on its export control list, restricting Chinese firms from supplying them with dual-use equipment.

Trade expert Alfredo Montufar-Helu noted that China’s response is strategic, focusing on industries crucial to Trump’s political supporters.

He suggested that Beijing’s measured approach leaves room for negotiation to prevent further escalation.

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