05.03.2025 20:20
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to the tariffs imposed at the instruction of Donald Trump. In a statement, it was said, "If the U.S. wants a war, whether it be a trade war, a tariff war, or any other kind of war, we are ready to fight to the end."
After U.S. President Donald Trump raised the customs tariff on China from 10% to 20% on the grounds of "failures in the fight against fentanyl" coming into the country, a written statement was made on the social media account of the Chinese Embassy in Washington.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Cien "WE ARE READY TO FIGHT TO THE END" In the statement where the words of Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Cien regarding Washington's move were shared again, the following was stated: "If the U.S. really wants to solve the fentanyl problem, then the right thing to do is to consult with China by treating each other equally. If what the U.S. wants is war, whether it be a tariff war, a trade war, or any other type of war, we are ready to fight to the end."
TRUMP HAD RAISED THE TARIFF RATE ON CHINA TO 20% U.S. President Trump had imposed a 10% customs duty on imports from China with a decree he signed on February 1. This tariff came into effect on February 4. Trump warned that tariffs could increase if they could not reach an agreement with China, and in a post on his Truth Social account on February 27, he announced that an additional 10% tariff would be applied to China on March 4. Trump announced yesterday that he had raised the customs duties on China from 10% to 20% due to "failures in the fight against fentanyl" coming into the country.