Islamabad, 21 Apr, 2025: China Warns Countries against forming broader economic pacts with the United States if it results in disadvantages to Beijing, intensifying its stance amid an escalating trade standoff between the globe’s two leading economies.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce emphasized on Monday that while Beijing respects sovereign decisions to settle trade or commercial issues with Washington through fair and equal dialogue, it will firmly oppose any agreement made that compromises China’s economic interests.
China Warns Countries not to fall into the trap of sacrificing their relations with Beijing for the sake of gaining tariff relief or preferential treatment from the U.S.
If such agreements are made at the cost of China’s market or trade partnerships, Beijing vows to respond assertively and proportionately, a ministry representative stated.
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This comment followed reports suggesting the Trump administration was preparing to persuade foreign nations to limit business with China in exchange for tariff concessions.
The ministry further criticized Washington’s widespread imposition of tariffs under the guise of “reciprocity,” claiming the U.S. was using its economic leverage to push nations into unfavorable negotiations.
“America has misused the tariff system to pressure its trading partners, compelling them to enter discussions under the label of equal treatment, while often aiming to isolate China,” said the official.
China maintains that it has both the resilience and the resources to protect its economic sovereignty and remains committed to enhancing cooperation with other global partners.
The administration reiterated its readiness to work collaboratively with countries that value mutual respect and equitable trade.
Following the imposition of sweeping tariffs by President Donald Trump, nearly 50 countries have approached U.S. trade officials to renegotiate terms.
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Some, like Japan and Indonesia, are considering increasing their import volumes from the United States, including commodities like soybeans and rice, while cutting back on supplies from China and others.
In response, China Warns Countries through diplomatic channels to reject unilateralism and coercion. President Xi Jinping, during his recent tour of Southeast Asia, called on neighboring economies to resist economic bullying and reinforce multilateralism.
“There are no true victors in tariff disputes or trade confrontations,” Xi noted in an op-ed published by Vietnamese media carefully avoiding direct reference to the U.S., but clearly signaling Beijing’s
