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Beijing is warning the U.S. it is ready to fight “a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war” after PresidentTrump has accused China of fueling a drug crisis in the U.S., suggesting that the tariffs he’s levied on all Chinese imports should encourage Beijing to do more to address the issue.The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. blasted the White House action as counterproductive late Tuesday.
“If war is what the U.S. wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end,” itIf war is what the U.S. wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end.“Well, we’re prepared,” Hegseth said. “Those who long for peace must prepare for war.”
“We live in a dangerous world with powerful ascending countries with very different ideologies,” he added. “If we want to deter war with the Chinese or others, we have to be strong.” The embassy’s comments echoed the words of Lin Jian, the spokesperson for the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who accused the Trump administration of using a “flimsy excuse” to punish Beijing with tariffs.The next four years will change America forever. But HuffPost won't back down when it comes to providing free and impartial journalism.You've supported HuffPost before, and we'll be honest — we could use your help again.
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