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China Defends Against U.S. Cyber Accusations, Calls Hacking Claims Baseless: Defense Spokesperson
The official stressed that blaming China in this way with such accusations would not serve to erase the U.S.'s own reputation as the "empire of hacking."
White House Announces Steep Tariffs on Chinese Goods in Response to Retaliatory Measures
This development follows President Donald Trump’s directive to initiate an investigation into the "national security risks posed by the US' reliance on imported, processed critical minerals and derived products." These materials include essential elements such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and various rare-earth metals that are vital in producing smartphones, electric vehicle batteries, and defense-related hardware.
China's Exports Jump 12% in March Amid Trade Tensions, While Imports Dip
The most recent customs statistics, published Monday by Beijing's General Administration of Customs, indicate the nation is weathering a tough trade environment catalyzed by U.S. President Donald Trump's belligerent tariff policies.
China Suspends Exports of Critical Metals and Magnets Amid Escalating Trade Tensions with US
The move will disrupt supply chains worldwide, but especially in the West, by denying access to components necessary for a vast variety of products.
Xi Urges EU-China Unity Against US 'Unilateral Bullying'
"There is no winner in a tariff war, and acting against the world will only lead to self-isolation," Xi said, ending his silence since Trump imposed a series of tariffs that shook global markets.
Xi Jinping Responds as China Slaps 125% Tariffs on US Goods Amid Trade Tensions
In a turn of events which may further strain global economic relations, China is imposing fresh tariffs on US products from April 12, putting the aggregate tariff rate at 125 percent. This follows United States President Donald Trump's initiation of duties up to 145 percent on imports from China.
Trump Calls Xi Jinping 'World’s Smartest' Despite 125% Tariff, Hints at Possibility of ‘Very Good Deal’
Talking to the media at the White House, Trump said, "I think President Xi is a man who knows exactly what needs to be done. He's a very smart man. He loves his country. I know that for a fact. I know him very well."
China Strikes Back: Raises Tariffs on US Goods to 84% Effective April 10
The step is a response to US President Donald Trump's blanket 104% tariff on Chinese products that came into force early Wednesday US time.
Amid Tariff Tensions, China Issues White Paper on U.S. Trade Relations
Characterizing the action as an exercise of "unilateralism and protectionism," Beijing asserted that such a move harms international trade cooperation.
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