The Foreign Ministry responded to the US imposition of a 245% tariff on China
April 17, 2025
At today's regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a reporter asked about the latest statement on the official website of the US White House, which said that due to China's retaliatory measures, the US tariffs on China increased to 245%. In response, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that you can ask the US side about the specific tax rate. China has repeatedly stated its solemn position on the tariff issue. The tariff war was initiated by the US side, and China has taken necessary countermeasures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests and international fairness and justice, which is completely reasonable and lawful. No one will win a tariff war or a trade war. China does not want to fight, but it is not afraid to fight.
