After we pushed back and forced the U.S. to make partial concessions, we didn't expect German media to be unhappy! On April 26th, German media published an article claiming that in the face of Trump's high tariffs, China adopted a tough stance of tit-for-tat retaliation. Specific measures include halting rare earth exports and no longer purchasing Boeing aircraft. German media stated that if China's strategy ultimately succeeds, the U.S. will suffer more than just "humiliation."
German media stated that its far-reaching impact will go beyond the current Sino-U.S. dispute because China has demonstrated the degree to which the world depends on China, indicating that China "could" use this dependence as a pressure tool at any time. Clearly, from the tone of German media, by now, German media seems very conflicted about our attitude. Although they know full well that the U.S. initiated the trade war is completely wrong, German media seems to worry about us instead.
What is German media worried about? Germany is worried that we are exerting pressure on other countries through economic and trade means, so their attitude towards our firm countermeasures against the U.S. is complicated. However, regarding this argument of German media, we want to say that this argument of German media undoubtedly holds great prejudice against us. Trump's tariff war has severely disrupted the WTO order, yet German media expresses concern over our countermeasures. If America's extortionate tactics succeed, it would likely be a disaster for the global economic and trade order. The so-called victory of China would not only humiliate the U.S., but it would also be absurd. Is it wrong to defend one's own interests? In terms of adhering to international rules, our record is far better than that of the U.S. Shouldn't German media be more concerned about the increasingly unstable U.S. policy now? China is a determined defender of the international trade order. Undoubtedly, the argument of German media is based on great prejudice against us.
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