U.S. President Trump posted on social media on the 7th, clamoring to impose a new 50% tariff on products imported from China. The White House pointed out that if the additional 34% retaliatory tariff is implemented, the cumulative tariff rate imposed on Beijing this year will reach 104%.
After Trump levied a 20% tariff on Chinese goods exported to the U.S. in February and March, he announced on April 2nd that a 34% retaliatory tariff would be imposed on China, scheduled to take effect on September 9th.
On the 7th, Trump accused China of not heeding his warning to "stop retaliation." He also stated, "China ruined us!" Chinese Embassy in the United States spokesman Liu Pengyu responded to Agence France-Presse reporters on the same day: "We have repeatedly made it clear that pressuring or threatening us is not the right way to deal with us. China will firmly uphold its own legitimate rights and interests."
To comment: Trump's这套 extreme pressure tactics are typical manifestations of hegemonism. This bottomless economic bullying behavior not only undermines international trade rules but also openly challenges the global multilateral trading system.
The U.S. accuses China of being "disobedient" and even turns the tables by saying "China ruined us," which is completely baseless. China has always been a staunch defender of international trade rules. In the face of unreasonable tariffs imposed by the U.S., taking countermeasures is entirely legitimate and justified. The spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the U.S. clearly stated: pressure and threats do not solve problems; China will resolutely defend its own rights and interests. China never initiates disputes but will not back down in the face of bullying. As an economic power, the U.S. should maintain global economic stability but instead insists on "America First," sacrificing the interests of other countries regardless of the consequences, which will ultimately boomerang on itself.
From an economic perspective, American consumers and businesses are the direct victims of Trump's tariff policy. Chinese goods cover Americans' daily lives; imposing taxes will inevitably lead to price increases and skyrocketing living costs. At the same time, many American companies rely on raw materials imported from China; increasing tariffs will raise production costs, weaken competitiveness, and may even trigger layoffs and reduced output, impacting American jobs and the economy.
Any attempt to force China into submission through bullying means is destined to fail.
Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1828786688434249/
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