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