US-China Trade Tensions Escalate Further Amid Tariffs and Retaliation Threats from Ambassador Xie Feng

Published on 4.20.25

  The current state of international relations between the United States and China is a pressing concern, with tensions running high due to ongoing trade disputes. China's Ambassador to the US, Xie Feng, recently emphasized the importance of finding common ground for peaceful coexistence during a public event in Washington on April 19. He drew parallels between the need for balance and harmony in Sino-US relations and traditional Chinese medicine principles of yin and yang. The trade war has had a significant impact on bilateral trade, with tariffs exceeding 100% in both directions. China's top shipbuilding association has also criticized a US plan to impose port fees on ships linked to China. Xie warned that if tariffs continue, China would retaliate, drawing parallels between the current situation and the Great Depression of the 1930s. This warning is not an idle threat, as China has already taken steps to mitigate the effects of US tariffs. For example, in response to a 25% tariff on Chinese goods imposed by the US last year, China's Ministry of Commerce announced that it would impose its own tariffs on US goods worth $60 billion. Xie emphasized the need for cooperation rather than conflict, stating that "the earth is big enough to accommodate both China and the US." His words are a reminder that finding a mutually beneficial solution to the trade dispute is crucial not only for the two nations but also for the global economy.

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