#USChinaTensions China Warns It Will Hit Back If Countries Side With U.S. in Trade War

China has promised to retaliate against any country that signs trade deals with the U.S. if those deals hurt China’s economy. This warning comes after reports that the Trump administration is pushing its trade partners to distance themselves from China in negotiations.

As tensions rise between the world’s two biggest economies, other nations are being forced to take sides. China’s Commerce Ministry said it supports fair trade talks but will not accept agreements that damage its interests. If necessary, China will take "strong countermeasures" to defend itself.

Beijing called the latest U.S. tariffs "bullying" and warned that if trade becomes a system where powerful nations dominate weaker ones, everyone will suffer.

Recent reports suggest the U.S. is pressuring allies to reduce business with China. Countries that ignore this pressure and keep trading closely with China could face extra U.S. taxes on their exports. China’s strong response shows it is ready to fight back if pushed too far.