China Stands Against U.S. Trade Tariffs
China declared its opposition to unilateral sanctions and tariffs as US President Trump announced penalties for nations trading with Iran. The Chinese embassy emphasized that coercion and pressure in trade disputes are ineffective, underscoring China's resolve to protect its economic interests.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 13-01-2026 09:33 IST | Created: 13-01-2026 09:33 IST
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China has expressed strong opposition to what it calls "illicit unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction" following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs on nations trading with Iran.
The Chinese embassy in Washington reaffirmed China's consistent stance against indiscriminate tariffs, stating that tariff and trade wars lack any true winners.
In response, China vowed to take all necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights, stressing that coercion and pressure cannot resolve trade issues effectively.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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