China Slams US Over “Double Standards”
China accused the United States of “double standards” after President Donald Trump announced a new 100 percent tariff targeting Chinese goods.
"The relevant US statement is a typical example of 'double standards'"
was stated by a Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson. This move is a response to China’s new export restrictions on rare-earth minerals, which President Trump described as “extraordinarily aggressive”.
- The additional tariffs are set to begin on 1 November.
- The tariff will be levied "over and above any tariff they are currently paying".
Author's summary: China criticizes US over new tariffs.