China Opposes Any Tariff Agreement That Harms Its Interests

China firmly opposes any country entering into trade agreements that harm Chinese interests, stated a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday (3.7.25). Specifically, spokesperson He Yongqian made these remarks in response to a media question regarding the trade agreement between the United States and Vietnam, noting that China is monitoring related developments. The imposition by the U.S. of so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on its trade partners is a typical act of unilateral coercion, a practice to which China consistently opposes, He Yongqian asserted. The spokesperson added that China supports efforts by other countries to resolve trade disputes with the United States through equal consultations but strongly opposes any country reaching an agreement at the expense of China’s interests. ‘If such a situation arises, China will take decisive countermeasures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests,’ the spokesperson declared.