Afghanistan, April 16 -- The White House has announced the imposition of tariffs up to 245% on imported goods from China, escalating trade tensions.
In response, China's Foreign Ministry emphasized that "there are no winners in a tariff or trade war; we don't seek war, but we are not afraid of it."
President Donald Trump directed the Department of Commerce to initiate "Section 232" investigations on vital mineral imports, signaling a potential tariff expansion.
Trump has already imposed a 10% tariff on all countries since April 2, with more than 75 countries reaching out for trade negotiations. However, due to retaliatory actions from China, Chinese exports to the U.S. now face tariffs up to 245%.
In a statement, China's Foreign Ministr...