US President Donald Trump recently announced new tariffs on China and other countries ๐ซ๐ธ, citing issues related to fentanyl. This move has been described as a political stunt, with critics arguing that it's an abuse of national emergency powers through tariff hikes.
Such an approach isn't just a blow to international trade; it's also harmful to the US itself. Domestically, these tariffs could lead to higher prices for consumers ๐, while internationally, they risk damaging relationships and cooperation with key trading partners ๐.
On February 2, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce highlighted that the US's unilateral decision to impose tariffs seriously violates World Trade Organization (WTO) rules ๐. This not only fails to address the social issue of fentanyl but also undermines essential economic and trade cooperation between China and the US ๐ค.
In the end, these tariff hikes could backfire, affecting economies worldwide and complicating the already tense political landscape. Stay tuned as this story develops! ๐โจ
Reference(s):
US abuse of national emergency powers harms itself and world
cgtn.com