BlockBeats News, October 13, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Lin Jian hosted a routine press conference. A reporter asked about the recent statement by U.S. President Trump, who mentioned that the U.S. would impose a 100% tariff on China in response to China’s export control on rare earths and other related items. What is China’s response to this? Will China impose new tariffs on goods imported from the U.S.?
Lin Jian responded that a spokesperson from the Ministry of Commerce has clarified China’s position on this matter. I want to emphasize that recently, the U.S. has continuously implemented a series of restrictions and sanctions against China, severely harming China’s interests. China firmly opposes this. Lin Jian stated that instead of reflecting on its actions, the U.S. is using high tariffs as a threat, which is not the correct way to engage with China. China urges the U.S. to promptly correct its wrongdoings, follow the important consensus reached by the two presidents in their phone calls, and resolve each other’s concerns through dialogue on the basis of equality, respect, and mutual benefit, properly manage differences, and maintain the stability, health, and sustainability of the China-U.S. relationship. Lin Jian pointed out that if the U.S. insists on its own way, China will resolutely take corresponding measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. (Golden Finance)
