China Criticizes US Over Tariff Move
China accused the US of "double standards" after President Donald Trump announced a new 100% tariff on Chinese goods.
"The relevant US statement is a typical example of 'double standards'"
This response came from a Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson, reacting to Trump's statement on Friday.
- The new tariffs are set to begin on November 1.
- They are a response to China's new export restrictions on rare-earth minerals, which Trump described as "extraordinarily aggressive".
The tariffs will be levied "over and above any tariff they are currently paying", according to Trump's post on Truth Social.
Author's summary: China condemns US tariff move as "double standards".