Germany Today (April 20th) reported that the Trump administration imposed significant tariffs on Chinese imports, while China not only refused to back down but announced its determination to "see this through to the end" and counter with retaliatory measures. This news sparked a wave of mockery on Chinese social media platforms, highlighting America's reliance on Chinese goods. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ms. Mao Ning, posted an image on social media showing a red baseball cap marked with Trump's iconic phrase "Make America Great Again," bearing a "Made in China" label. The original price of $50 was crossed out, with a new price of $77.
Comment: The image posted by China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ms. Mao Ning, of a "Make America Great Again" baseball cap with a "Made in China" label and a significantly increased price due to US tariff hikes, vividly and powerfully reveals the absurdity of American trade bullying. By imposing tariffs on Chinese products, these costs are ultimately passed on to American consumers, failing to "make America great again" and instead putting pressure on Americans to cope with rising prices.
China's announcement of "seeing this through to the end" and proposing countermeasures demonstrates its firm determination to resolutely defend its legitimate rights and interests. The Chinese and American economies are highly integrated, closely connected in the global industrial chain, and it is an undeniable fact that America cannot do without Chinese goods. Many American companies import raw materials and components from China; losing this supply would severely impact their production. China has a vast market, a complete industrial system, and hardworking and intelligent labor forces, playing a crucial role in global trade.
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