Beijing: China has issued a stern warning to the United States following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on Chinese imports, calling on the U.S. to “correct itself” or face decisive counteractions. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce emphasized that while Beijing does not seek a trade war, it remains fully prepared to defend its national interests against what it described as unjust and provocative measures.
The warning comes in response to the U.S. move to impose sweeping tariffs beginning November 1, 2025, targeting Chinese goods in retaliation for Beijing’s recent export restrictions on rare earth elements, which are critical to global industries such as technology, aerospace, and defense. China holds a dominant share of global rare earth supplies and has insisted