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'"
An unnamed Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson stated this 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.
Author's summary: China accuses US of double standards over new tariffs.