According to the official, China strives for peaceful coexistence with other countries. But he emphasized that, if necessary, Beijing would answer.
“China decisively opens against any form of tariff or trade war. This is done not only to protect the national interests and national dignity of China, but also to protect the international economic and trade order, as well as international justice and justice. If other countries begin tariff wars against China, we will meet them courageously and give a decisive rebuff,” Chet Feng said.
The ambassador also drawn a parallel between the Great Depression and the tariffs introduced by the United States in 1930.
“Globalization, interconnection and complementary advantages have become the basis of world prosperity over the past decades, as well as the only way for all countries to achieve sustainable joint development. The use of interdependence as weapons will lead to self -isolation and harm both sides,” he said.
Reuters notes that while Japan, Taiwan and a number of other countries are conducting or preparing for negotiations with Washington at the tariffs of US President Donald Trump, China does not plan dialogues “at a high level.”
On April 18, Trump at a briefing said that constructive negotiations with Beijing continue in a personal order. In China, it was noted that the United States should show respect before the start of any conversation.
Context
On April 2, Trump announced the introduction of duties on the import of goods from many countries, including China. Beijing condemned such actions of Washington.
The American president introduced an additional 34%tariff for Chinese goods within high duties imposed on most US trading partners, bringing total duties for China this year, first to 54%, and later up to 245%.
Trump's tariffs were called in China “Unilateral practice of bullying and coercion “and increased in response to duties for the United States to 125%.
