China Responds to Trump’s Tariff Threat and Rare Earth Restrictions

Beijing says it will not back down in the face of threats, urging the US to resolve differences through negotiations.

China condemned US President Trump’s new tariffs on Chinese goods as hypocritical, stating its export controls on rare earth elements were a response to US provocations. While refraining from imposing additional tariffs, China emphasized its unwillingness to engage in a tariff war, as tensions risk derailing upcoming economic talks between the two nations.