Pakistan, April 16 -- China has urged the United States to "stop threatening and blackmailing" in the ongoing trade war. This statement follows remarks from President Trump, who said it is up to Beijing to end the dispute. Trump has imposed high tariffs on Chinese goods, reaching up to 145 percent. In response, China has retaliated with tariffs of 125 percent on U.S. products, further escalating tensions between the two nations.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian emphasized that there are no winners in a trade war. He stated that if the U.S. wants to resolve issues, it should engage in talks based on equality and mutual benefit. Meanwhile, economists warn that these prolonged trade tensions could potentially lead to a global rec...