Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesperson said, “China will fight to the bitter end of any trade war,” following China’s announcement of tit-for-tat tariffs on US agricultural imports.
This occurred just minutes after the United States imposed a new 10% duty on Chinese imports on Tuesday, extending the duties that were already in place from Trump’s first term and those that were announced last month.
However, rather than being a straight blow, China’s most recent punitive actions are an opening swing.
There is opportunity for negotiation or escalation if needed, but it also exhibits some strength and has the ability to hurt some areas of the US.
“We advise the US to put away it’s bullying face and return to the right track of dialogue and co-operation too late,” .
