Tensions rise as the U.S. threatens to hike tariffs on Chinese imports to 245%, sparking a fiery response from Beijing 🚨. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian slammed the move, calling it 'pressure, threats, and blackmail' that won’t resolve the ongoing trade standoff. 💬 "Tariff wars have no winners," Lin said at a press briefing Wednesday, emphasizing China’s willingness to negotiate—but only on equal terms.
The White House doubled down this week, claiming "the ball is in China’s court" after imposing new penalties. Yet China insists the dispute was "initiated by the U.S.," with its countermeasures aimed at defending "international fairness." 🔄
Key takeaways:
🇨🇳 China demands talks without preconditions, urging the U.S. to drop 'extreme pressure' tactics.
🇺🇸 The White House frames tariffs as a response to China’s "retaliatory actions."
🌐 Analysts warn of global economic ripple effects if the stalemate continues.
