China firmly opposes the US side's insistence on exerting maximum pressure on the issue of China's commitments in disregard of China's solemn position and objective facts. China urges the US to respect objective facts, immediately correct its wrong practices, and stop making unreasonable accusations and attacks against China. China will continue to take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and institutions. We will take countermeasures against the wrong practices of the US side.
Trump** announced that he would impose 25 percent tariffs on about $300 billion worth of Chinese imports and published a list of about 1,100 product categories, including consumer goods such as toys, clothing, footwear, electronics and communications equipment. China strongly opposes this and points out that this is a vicious act by the US side of treachery and unilateral escalation of friction.
A spokesman for China said that China has always believed that there is no winner in the war, and it will only have a serious impact on the global industrial chain and the economies of various countries. China will firmly safeguard the interests of Chinese enterprises and consumers, and resolutely defend national dignity and core interests.
Business organizations such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have also expressed opposition to Trump's tariffs, arguing that they will adversely affect U.S. consumers and businesses. American business people said that Trump's approach is "short-sighted" and "self-destructive" and will harm US economic interests.
At the same time, Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi also said that Trump's tariff measures are "economic stupidity" and called on Trump to reconsider his policies.
China urges the US side to stop its erroneous practices, return to a rational and correct track, and resolve bilateral economic and trade issues through dialogue and negotiation on an equal footing. At the same time, China will continue to take necessary measures to firmly safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
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