#USChinaTensions On April 21, 2025, China issued a strong warning to countries considering entering into trade agreements with the United States that may harm its interests.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated that it firmly opposes any nation that closes agreements at the expense of China and promised to respond with reciprocal countermeasures should this occur.

This warning comes amid an escalation in the trade war between the two largest economies in the world. Recently, the US government, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, imposed tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese products. In response, China applied tariffs of 125% on American products.

Furthermore, Beijing accuses Washington of pressuring more than 70 countries to reduce their trade ties with China, including considering the imposition of "secondary tariffs". Countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan have already begun negotiations with the US to minimize the impacts of these measures.

China emphasized that it will not accept being used as a bargaining chip in bilateral agreements and reaffirmed its willingness to retaliate against any action it deems harmful to its interests. The Chinese government also criticized US actions as "economic intimidation" and "hegemony", and is considering bringing its complaints to the United Nations, arguing that US unilateral policies obstruct global peace and development.