China Responds to US Tariff War: “We’re Ready to Fight Till the End”
US Tariff News : After US President Donald Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on China, the Chinese Embassy in Washington made it clear that Beijing is prepared to push back.
“If the US wants a war—whether it’s a tariff war, a trade war, or any other kind—we’re ready to fight till the very end,” the embassy declared in a statement posted on X.
During his first address to Congress in his second term, Trump confirmed that these new tariffs on China and India would take effect starting April 2. He argued that China imposes tariffs on US products that are twice as high as what the US charges them.
While acknowledging that the move might cause “minor disruptions,” Trump insisted that these measures are necessary to “make America rich again” and “make America great again.”
China Calls US Fentanyl Claims an Excuse for Tariffs
Meanwhile, China’s Foreign Ministry criticized the US for using the fentanyl crisis as a justification to increase tariffs on Chinese imports. The ministry labeled Washington’s reasoning as a “flimsy excuse” and defended Beijing’s actions in addressing the issue.
Blaming the US for the ongoing crisis, China’s spokesperson pointed out that Beijing has taken concrete steps to assist Washington since 2019, including regulating fentanyl-related substances and cooperating on intelligence-sharing at the US’s request.
“Instead of acknowledging our efforts, the US is smearing China and using tariffs as a pressure tactic. They’re punishing us for helping them. This won’t solve their problem—it will only hurt cooperation on counternarcotics,” the spokesperson stated.
China Warns Against Pressure Tactics
China also made it clear that intimidation won’t work. “Bullying and coercion don’t scare us. If the US thinks applying maximum pressure will make China back down, they are picking the wrong target and making a huge miscalculation,” the spokesperson warned.
Beijing urged Washington to engage in equal and fair discussions if it genuinely wants to tackle the fentanyl crisis. Strengthening cooperation, China suggested, could improve monitoring of precursor chemicals like 4-AP and norfentanyl, which are used in fentanyl production.
China’s message was firm: If the US wants solutions, it must treat China as an equal partner—not as an adversary.
