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China Warns US: “Ready to Fight Any War” as Trade Tensions with US Escalate

Genesis Obong
By Genesis Obong
Published: March 5, 2025
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A palpable tension now grips the global economic landscape, as China has issued a stark warning to the United States, declaring its readiness to engage in “any type” of war, be it a tariff war, a trade war, or otherwise. This dramatic escalation follows President Donald Trump’s recent decision to raise tariffs on Chinese imports, a move met with swift and forceful retaliation from Beijing.

“If war is what the U.S. wants—be it a tariff war, a trade war, or any other type of war—we’re ready to fight till the end,” stated the Chinese Embassy in Washington, as shared on X. This declaration underscores the severity of the current impasse and the potential for far-reaching economic and geopolitical consequences.

The immediate trigger for this heightened tension was the U.S. decision to increase tariffs on Chinese goods to 20%, prompting China to respond with 15% tariffs on American agricultural products. This tit-for-tat exchange, while seemingly a matter of economic policy, carries significant human implications. Farmers in both nations, already facing economic pressures, now grapple with the uncertainty of disrupted markets and reduced incomes.

Adding another layer of complexity to the situation is the ongoing fentanyl crisis in the United States. The Chinese Embassy has vehemently rejected the notion that this issue serves as a legitimate pretext for imposing tariffs. Instead, they assert that the U.S. is using the crisis as a tool for economic coercion. “If the U.S. truly wants to solve the fentanyl issue, then the right thing to do is to consult with China by treating each other as equals,” the Embassy stated. They argue that China has “taken robust steps to assist the U.S. in dealing with the issue,” only to be met with “smear and shift blame.”

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This sentiment of perceived ingratitude resonates deeply, highlighting a breakdown in diplomatic trust. “They’ve been PUNISHING us for helping them,” the Embassy emphasized, a statement that reflects a profound sense of frustration. “This is not going to solve the U.S.’s problem and will undermine our counternarcotics dialogue and cooperation.”

The implications of this escalating trade war extend beyond the U.S. and China. Canada, a close ally of the United States, has also taken retaliatory measures. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada has imposed 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of U.S. imports. “The moment U.S. tariffs came into effect this morning, so did the Canadian response,” Trudeau stated, highlighting the interconnectedness of the global economy and the domino effect of protectionist policies.

From my perspective, as an observer of these events, the situation demands a nuanced understanding. While economic data provides the framework, the human element cannot be ignored. The livelihoods of farmers, the health of communities grappling with the fentanyl crisis, and the stability of global trade are all at stake. As the Chinese Embassy warned, “Intimidation does not scare us. Bullying does not work on us. Pressuring, coercion, or threats are not the right way of dealing with China.”

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The current trajectory suggests that a de-escalation will require a willingness to engage in meaningful dialogue and a recognition of mutual interests. The alternative, as China has made clear, is a conflict that could have far-reaching and devastating consequences.

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