China’s Consul General in Kolkata, Xu Wei, has issued a powerful rebuke to the US as President Donald Trump threatens to hike tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 155% if no trade deal is reached by November 1. ‘On this trade war, our China stance is very clear… We do not want this conflict. But if we are pushed, we will respond, definitely. We will fight if we must,’ Xu stated firmly.
The escalating feud traces back to ongoing trade disputes, with current tariffs at 55% already costing China billions. Trump recently boasted that Beijing has been ‘very respectful’ and paying ‘tremendous amounts,’ but warned of even steeper measures without compromise. This comes amid a shifting global landscape where cooperation between nations like India, China, and the US is seen as vital.
‘Our doors are open if the U.S. wants to talk. So we keep repeatedly telling the US government that cooperation benefits both sides. Confrontation hurts everyone.’ – Xu Wei
Public reaction has been swift, with economic experts like those at Bloomberg highlighting how such tariffs could disrupt supply chains and inflate consumer prices worldwide, echoing fears of a renewed trade war.
In a world interconnected by trade, this standoff raises a crucial question: Can dialogue prevail over confrontation, or are we headed for mutual economic pain? It’s a reminder that no one wins in a tariff battle.
Sources: NDTV, Daily Guardian
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