China Responds to Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat, Says “We Will Not Take Part in This”

Tariff War: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed the need to uphold multilateralism and the principles of the UN Charter. China also highlighted the importance of maintaining friendly ties with Europe.

China Reacts to Trump’s Tariff Remarks

China has issued a firm response to former US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff warnings. Trump had called for a 50–100 percent tariff on Chinese goods in relation to Beijing’s ties with Russia. In reaction, China targeted the US stance, making it clear that it does not intend to join such retaliatory measures.

Speaking at a media conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that China remains committed to peaceful dialogue to resolve sensitive global issues. He dismissed all speculation that Beijing could introduce reciprocal tariffs.

“China Does Not Engage in War” – Wang Yi

According to a report by China Daily, Wang Yi underlined that wars cannot resolve disputes, while sanctions only create further complications. He firmly stated, “China does not participate in wars, nor does it plan for wars. China focuses on promoting peace talks.” He added that Beijing has always supported political solutions to critical matters through dialogue and negotiation.

China Presents Itself as a Responsible Nation

Wang Yi declared that China acts as a responsible power with one of the best global records on peace and security. He stressed the importance of advancing multilateralism, strengthening international systems, and jointly protecting the principles outlined in the United Nations Charter.

Highlighting the current global instability, Wang urged that China and Europe should remain partners instead of competitors. He said fostering cooperation between both sides would be crucial for stability and mutual development.

Trump’s Additional Tariff Call Over Ukraine Conflict

Wang Yi’s remarks followed Trump’s appeal to impose 50–100 percent tariffs on Chinese oil purchases from Russia until the Ukraine war ends. In a Truth Social post, Trump argued that NATO’s commitment to the war effort had been “less than 100 percent” and criticized certain alliance members for buying Russian oil, calling it “shocking.”

Taking aim at NATO countries, Trump remarked, “This greatly weakens your bargaining power and negotiating position regarding Russia.”