#USChinaTensions

**Escalating US-China Trade War Sparks Global Concern**

The US-China tariff spiral has reached unprecedented levels, with Trump imposing 145% duties on Chinese imports and Beijing retaliating with 84% tariffs on US goods. Both sides now face a dangerous impasse: China vows to “fight to the end” while Trump bets on economic coercion to force concessions.

Analysts warn this risks **hard decoupling**, slashing bilateral trade and destabilizing global supply chains. For markets, the stakes are high—volatility looms as retaliatory measures disrupt sectors from e-commerce to rare earths.

**Key dynamics**:

- **China’s defiance**: China frames resistance as anti-bullying nationalism.

- **US strategy**: Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs target allies and rivals alike, but China remains the primary focus.

As negotiations stall, businesses brace for prolonged uncertainty. The path forward? Diplomacy seems distant, but the cost of escalation grows daily.

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