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China warns US of countermeasures if Trump doesn’t walk back 100% tariff threat

The tariff hike to 130% targets China's export controls on rare-earth minerals critical for U.S. tech and defense, marking the highest U.S. tariff on Chinese goods in decades.

  • Trump's comments on October 10 prompted a 2.7% drop in the S&P 500 index, marking its steepest decline since April.
  • A spokesperson for China stated that the U.S. has 'overstretched the concept of national security' and may face 'countermeasures'.
  • China asserted it is 'not afraid' of a potential trade war if Trump follows through on tariffs.
  • China labeled U.S. actions as 'discriminatory practices' that harm its interests and affect trade talks.
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China has insisted it is undaunted by a trade war after Trump threatened 100% tariffs on its imports. Tensions escalated after China tightened its exports of rare earths and imposed new rules on US vessels.

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