(FreePressBeacon.com) – In what seems like an overly aggressive declaration, Communist China has told President Donald Trump that it is “ready” for “any type of war” after President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Chinese imports, pointing to fentanyl shipments as a key concern.
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With China’s swift retaliation, the stage is set for a potential trade war, further heightening economic and diplomatic tensions.
President Trump pushed the tariff on Chinese imports from 10% to 20%, asserting that China’s role in the opioid epidemic driven by fentanyl justified the move.
In response, China did not delay in showing its willingness to escalate tensions, asserting, “If the U.S. has other agendas in mind and if war is what the U.S. wants—be it a tariff war, a trade war, or any other type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end.”
China vowed to retaliate by imposing tariffs on U.S. agricultural products and withdrawing sales to certain American companies, demonstrating its readiness to defend its rights and interests vociferously.
The Chinese government has warned against what they perceive as U.S. bullying tactics, urging a return to negotiations founded on mutual respect, declaring that “the right thing to do would be to consult China with mutual respect,” The New York Post reports.
American officials, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, have not shied away from acknowledging the serious nature of the situation.
Hegseth stated that the U.S. stands prepared for a significant confrontation, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to military rebuilding.
Meanwhile, global markets are facing repercussions from this heated exchange with countries like Canada and Mexico planning retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports.
The impact of these policies is anticipated to ripple through the economy, affecting the cost of consumer goods such as food and automobiles.
Experts have raised concerns that these tariffs might lead to increased prices for American consumers—a potential side effect of addressing foreign pressures and correcting trade imbalances.
🚨 CHINA RESPONDS TO US TARIFFS WITH DEFIANT WARNING
In reaction to President Donald Trump's recent 20% tariffs on Chinese goods, China has declared its readiness to engage in "any type of war" with the United States, be it a tariff war, trade war, or otherwise. This escalation… pic.twitter.com/EX5VzhCFkl
— Mahyar Tousi (@MahyarTousi) March 5, 2025
The U.S. is determined to uphold stronger trade policies, as Trump justified these tariffs as an essential step for addressing the fentanyl crisis, linking it to foreign nations.
However, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian insists that “China has made clear its opposition more than once,” describing the fentanyl crisis as a flimsy excuse for raising tariffs.
“The U.S., not anyone else, is responsible for the fentanyl crisis inside the U.S. In the spirit of humanity and goodwill towards the American people, we have taken robust steps to assist the U.S. in dealing with the issue. If the U.S. truly wants to solve the fentanyl issue, then the right thing to do is to consult with China on the basis of equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit to address each other’s concerns,” Lin stated.
According to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, the tariffs serve a higher goal: saving American lives by stifling the opioid flow originating from China, through Mexico and Canada.
Nonetheless, the diplomatic landscape continues to shift as discussions of broader U.S.-China competition in technology and influence within the Indo-Pacific region persist.
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