The Chinese mainland has firmly opposed the U.S. decision to impose an additional 10% tariff on goods imported from its region, according to a spokesperson from the Ministry of Commerce.
Expressing strong dissatisfaction, the spokesperson confirmed that the Chinese mainland will implement countermeasures to protect its rights and interests. 🔄
The spokesperson highlighted the robust anti-drug cooperation between the U.S. and the Chinese mainland, which has yielded significant results over the years. 💊🤝
However, they criticized the U.S. for using the issue of fentanyl as a pretext to shift blame and unfairly impose tariffs on Chinese exports.
\"What the U.S. side has done is a typical act of unilateralism and bullying, disregarding facts, international trade rules, and the voices of all parties,\" the spokesperson stated. 🚫
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China firmly opposes U.S. new tariff move, vows countermeasures
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