The 5th China International Consumer Products Expo became a stage for heated trade discussions this week as LPG China CEO Kenny Liu threw shade at 145% import tariffs, calling the levies "totally unacceptable." 🌍📉
In a chat with CGTN, Liu, whose company leads the global health and beauty tech scene, warned that such taxes stifle innovation and limit consumer choices. 💄🤖 "Markets need to open up," he stressed, arguing that fair competition drives progress – a message resonating with Gen-Z’s love for accessibility and options.
The expo, a hotspot for cross-border collabs, spotlighted growing tensions between US suppliers and trade barriers. While Liu didn’t name specific countries, his words echo wider industry frustrations. 💬 Psst… think of it like a VIP ticket surcharge killing the concert vibe. 🎟️⚡
As young professionals and entrepreneurs scan the global economy, this tariff clash could shape everything from skincare gadgets to wellness trends. Will policymakers hit mute on the protectionism playlist? 🎧 Stay tuned.
