‘ Categorically opposed” is the increase in Americans, according to today’s statements (5.2.2025) by the Chinese Foreign Minister’s representative and called Washington to “dialogue” after announcing yesterday a series of measures in response. “China expresses its deep dissatisfaction and is categorically opposed” to American measures, Lin Gian, a spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, said in regular briefing to journalists. “What we need now is not a unilateral increase in tariffs, but dialogue and consultations based on mutual respect,” he added. CORVERSE China, in response to the introduction by Washington of an additional 10% duty on all Chinese products, announced a plan to impose duties of up to 15% on some American imports from February 10, which gives Washington and Beijing time to try to reach an agreement. “The measures taken by China are a necessary action to defend its legitimate rights and interests,” said Chinese diplomacy spokesman. American President Donald Trump said he is not in a hurry to talk to Chinese president Shi Jinping to try to unleash a new trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. Asked for a possible future communication between the two leaders, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman did not provide clarification. Source: RES – ICM
China: China’s Categorically Opposing Beijing With Increasing American Customs
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