Business · 14 April 2026
China threatens countermeasures against the US over new tariff threat
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China warned of countermeasures after Trump raised the prospect of new tariff increases. Beijing is simultaneously managing its position as Iran's largest oil buyer, its push for a ceasefire and preparations for a Trump visit expected next month. CNN reported that how China handles this phase will be 'linked to how much pressure its economy is under.' Trade and war are now one negotiation.
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