China says it will never accept US 'blackmail' in escalated tariff threats

ReutersApr 8, 2025 1:09 AM

BEIJING, April 8 (Reuters) - China said it will never accept the "blackmail nature" of the United States after the latter escalated tariff threats against it, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Tuesday.

The U.S. threats were "a mistake on top of a mistake", a ministry spokesperson said in a statement, urging the U.S. to properly resolve differences with China through dialogue with mutual respect and on an equal footing.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will impose an additional 50% tariff on China if Beijing does not withdraw its retaliatory tariffs on the United States.

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