China warned Trump’s administration on Tuesday, July 8, against the government’s tensions by renewing tariffs for Chinese goods from next month. The warning came to President Donald Trump’s step to announce business partners of sharply higher tariffs set for August 1, unless new agreements are reached.
In a strongly formulated comment published by the popular, official mouthpiece of the Communist Party, Beijing said: “One conclusion is abundantly clear: dialogue and cooperation are the only right way.”
The article was signed under the pseudonym “Zhong Sheng”, a term used by publications to signal official views on foreign policy.
“Final term” could reign a tariff war
Trump’s plan to restore tariffs – infinitely delayed in April – could reveal a fragile ceasefire that both sides reached in June. China now has up to August 12 to conclude an agreement with the US to prevent re-performance of duties that have been suspended after earlier Tit-for-Tat exchanges.
The daily comment of people rejected the approaching term of tariffs as “the so -called” final term “” and indicated the renewed retaliation if Washington moves one -sided forward.
Tariffs on record levels
According to the Peterson Institute for the International Economy, the current average American tariff on Chinese goods is 51.1%, while China sets an average 32.6% obligation on American products – as it now covers the whole bilateral trade on the pages.
China continues to reject the approach of Washington and repeats its attitude that tariffs make economic coercion. He said daily to the people: “Practice has shown that only by firm adherence to principle positions can truly protect human rights and interests.”
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Beijing will slam regional trade agreements that cut China
The editor also criticized the regional economies – without the names of specific countries – for considering US stores that have removed supplier chains from China. This step was considered a threat to the central role of Beijing in global business networks.
In a shrouded reference to Vietnam, which recently ensured a reduction in the US export tariff, the paper warned: “China firmly opposes any party that has hit an agreement that sacrifices Chinese interests in exchange for customs.”
“If such a situation occurs, China will not accept it and will definitely respond to protect its legitimate interests.”
Vietnam allegedly agreed to reduce tariffs from 46%to 20%, while the goods were translated from China to select 40%, leading to strong objections from Beijing.
Trump Slaps 25% –40% of tariffs for imports from 14 countries, effective 1 August
US President Donald Trump on Monday (July 7) sent formal letters to 14 countries, including Japan and South Korea, which announced new tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% of the import, effective 1 August. The transfer represents the renewed pressure to force new trade agreements before the previously stored date of July 9.
The letters quoted “significant trade deficits” and warned against fines for any retaliation of tariffs, he said that such steps would be compared “above the 25%”. However, the letters also left room for negotiation, and Trump said that the US would “perhaps consider adjustment” if the trade barriers were removed.
Trump offered these countries a chance to avoid tariffs if their companies build or produce products in the US.
And if these nations store retaliatory tariffs, the US would add this amount to the declared basic tariff. The goods transported to avoid tariffs will be subject to a higher rate.
US expands the tariff suspension to 1 August
The United States has extended the suspension of their mutual tariffs, originally announced on April 2 until August 1, and offered temporary relief to exporters and allowed more time for business negotiations.
The suspension, which was prepared for the expiration of July 9, was extended through the executive order issued by the White House. The order quoted “additional information and recommendations from higher officials”, including updates on discussion progress with business partners as the basis for extension.
“With regard to this information, it is necessary to extend the suspension of the executive order 14266 to 12:01 EDT 1 August 2025,” said the White House.
April 2, President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs in several countries, including 26% duty on Indian goods, but the implementation was suspended for 90 days to provide partners time to negotiate business agreements with the US.
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