A Chinese diplomat declared that China will not back down in the ongoing trade war with the U.S., sharing a video of Mao Zedong to emphasize this point. China has imposed tariffs on U.S. goods, matching President Trump’s actions. Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 125% and imposed a pause on higher tariffs for other trading partners. China stated that it does not want a trade war but will not shy away from one. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson shared footage of Mao Zedong from 1953 and an illustration mocking Trump’s tariffs. The Chinese Commerce Ministry stated that the door to talks is open but must be based on mutual respect. Chinese pride and a history of humiliation by foreign powers play into their defensive instincts, making negotiations challenging. The Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong criticized Trump’s actions, saying it won’t make America great but turn them into barbarians. Despite Trump’s desire to make a deal, a resolution to the trade war may be far off. Both sides are letting the other stew in their juices until they feel the need to come to the table.
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