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Beijing Pushes Back on US Tariff Threats, Opposes Restrictive Measures

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In a heated exchange on Monday, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian pushed back against US President Donald Trump's threats of 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, calling such moves "not the right way" to deal with bilateral ties. The remarks came after Trump vowed to impose new tariffs and restrict the export of critical software, citing Beijing's restrictions on rare earth minerals. However, Trump later changed tone, posting a reassuring message on social media, "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine." China has expanded rare earth export restrictions, limiting processing and manufacturing technologies and prohibiting foreign company cooperation without government authorization.

Key Takeaways:

  • China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian has expressed opposition to the US's restrictive and sanction measures targeting China, which have harmed the country's interests.
  • The US has introduced a series of measures, including tariffs and export restrictions, citing China's restrictions on rare earth minerals.
  • China has expanded rare earth export restrictions, imposing limits on processing and manufacturing technologies and prohibiting foreign company cooperation without government authorization.
  • The Chinese government has urged the US to correct its wrongful actions and engage in dialogue to address respective concerns through equality, mutual respect, and reciprocity.
  • China's Commerce Ministry has stated it is "not afraid of" a trade war with the US after Trump's threats.
  • US President Donald Trump has vowed to impose new tariffs of 100% on Chinese goods and restrict the export of "critical software" from November 1.
  • China's Foreign Ministry has called for the US to recognize China's legitimate rights and interests and to address concerns through dialogue.

Statistics:

  • 100%: the new tariffs that US President Donald Trump has vowed to impose on Chinese goods.
  • 1 November: the date when the US is set to impose new tariffs and restrict the export of "critical software".
  • 100%: the rate of trade tensions with China before Trump's reassurance message.

Sources:

  • Global Times, "China urges US to correct wrongful actions, engage in dialogue"
  • Xinhua News Agency, "China firmly opposes US trade restrictions, threats"
  • Truth Social, "Trump's reassuring message to the public"

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