The recent imposition of a 10 per cent tariff on goods imported from China by US’ President Donald Trump has faced widespread criticism both domestically and internationally.

This new tariff adds to existing levies on Chinese imports, further escalating trade tensions. Reiterating his earlier stance, Mao Ning, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, China, says, there are no winners in trade and tariffs wars and China remains committed to protect its own interests. He Yadong, Spokesperson, Ministry of Commerce, echoes this statement saysing, tariffs harm not just the US and China but also the global economy.

Besides tariffs on China, the US has also imposed a 25 per cent tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada, with a 10 per cent tariff specifically on energy products from Canada. These protectionist measures have raised concerns about their potential impact on global trade and economic stability.