The US-China trade war has intensified as Beijing issued a strong warning against President Donald Trump’s latest tariff measures, declaring that it was ready to “fight till the end.”
In a fiery post on X (formerly Twitter), the Chinese Foreign Ministry accused the US of using the fentanyl crisis as a pretext to impose fresh tariffs on Chinese imports.
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. https://t.co/crPhO02fFE
— Chinese Embassy in US (@ChineseEmbinUS) March 5, 2025
“If war is what the US wants—be it a tariff war, a trade war, or any other type of war—we are ready to fight till the end,” the Chinese Embassy in Washington posted.
The remarks come after President Trump, in his first address to Congress after assuming office for a second term, reaffirmed his commitment to imposing reciprocal tariffs on China, India, and other nations, starting April 2.
US Accuses China of Fentanyl Crisis, Beijing Hits Back
President Trump has accused China of failing to curb the export of chemicals used in producing fentanyl, the primary cause of opioid overdose deaths in the United States.
Beijing, however, dismissed the claims, stating: “Instead of acknowledging our efforts, the US has sought to smear China and shift blame, using tariff hikes as blackmail. They have been punishing us for helping them.”
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry further warned the Trump administration that intimidation and coercion would not work against Beijing.
“Intimidation does not scare us. Bullying does not work on us. Pressuring, coercion, or threats are not the right way to deal with China. Anyone using maximum pressure on China is picking the wrong fight and miscalculating.”
Trade War Heats Up: China Retaliates with Tariffs on US Goods
The latest US tariff hikes—which double import duties on all Chinese goods to 20% from 10%—have raised fears of a full-fledged trade war.
China responded swiftly, imposing counter-tariffs ranging from 10 percent -15 percent on key US agricultural products, including wheat, corn, and cotton.
Additionally, China’s Ministry of Commerce has placed 25 American companies under export and investment restrictions, citing national security concerns.
What’s Next in the US-China Trade War?
As tensions escalate, economic experts warn that prolonged tariff battles could disrupt global supply chains and worsen inflationary pressures.
With both Washington and Beijing standing firm, the world watches as the US-China trade war enters a critical phase with no resolution in sight.
