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US-China Trade War Escalates with New Tariffs and Export Controls

FRANCE 24 EnglishApril 7, 20251 min7,668 views
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China's Response to US Tariffs

  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China has announced it will impose 34% tariffs on all US imports, alongside export controls and trade restrictions.
  • βš–οΈ This move comes just 24 hours after President Trump introduced his latest round of tariffs, which China claims violate international trade rules.
  • πŸ“’ The Chinese Ministry of Commerce described the US action as "typical unilateral bullying" and has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization.

Trump's Reaction and Market Impact

  • 🐦 President Trump responded on social media, stating that China "played it wrong" and "panicked."
  • πŸ“‰ The announcement of new tariffs sent shockwaves through global financial markets.

Economic Warnings

  • ⚠️ Experts are warning that no one wins from a trade war.
  • πŸ“‰ There is a growing concern among economists about the possibility of the US economy falling into recession due to the escalating trade conflict.
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