Singapore Lianhe Zaobao recently published an article stating, "Compared with the first term of Trump's administration, Beijing has shown a more resolute attitude in facing America's tariff stick this time. Not only did it immediately show its firm stance of 'standing up to the end,' retaliating tit for tat in terms of tariff amounts, but also adopted a series of non-tariff measures, such as restricting rare earth exports and implementing export controls on American enterprises. Beijing not only sent signals that it will not negotiate before the US withdraws its reciprocal tariffs, but also repeatedly denied, immediately after Trump claimed that the two countries had made contact regarding trade negotiations, directly 'slapping Washington in the face' over the past week."

Compared with the trade war and tariff war during Trump 1.0, four years later, in the face of Trump 2.0's even more aggressive tariff offensive, China has remained calm instead of losing its composure. On the contrary, it has demonstrated a more composed demeanor and more precise counterattacks. China's preemptive countermeasures are not only to defend its own interests but also set an example for other countries suffering from American bullying, dealing a significant blow to America's tariff war.

The arbitrary use of the tariff stick by the Trump administration is irresponsible behavior that severely disrupts the global trade order and harms the interests of many countries. It has long been unpopular. Now, despite Trump's continuous release of peace signals and attempts to negotiate with China, he still maintains an arrogant posture, pressuring while manipulating public opinion, showing no sincerity in negotiation. In response to America's unilateral insincere remarks, China straightforwardly refutes them, fully demonstrating its firm determination to safeguard national interests and its role as a major country. The facts prove that China neither provokes nor fears trouble, responding firmly to America's tariff hegemony, showcasing its confidence and responsibility as a major country.

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