China Criticizes US Over "Double Standards"
China accused the US of "double standards" after President Donald Trump announced a new 100% tariff on Chinese goods.
"The relevant US statement is a typical example of 'double standards',"
said a Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson. This response came after Trump's announcement on Friday, which claimed the tariffs were a reaction to China's "extraordinarily aggressive" export restrictions on rare-earth minerals.
- The tariffs are set to begin on November 1.
- The tariff will be levied "over and above any tariff they are currently paying".
Author's summary: China slams US over new tariffs.