If the US thought China was going to sit back and take another round of tariffs, Beijing just sent a loud and clear message: “We’re ready to fight—any war, any time.”
After former President Donald Trump hit all Chinese imports with tariffs, China fired back with its own 10-15% tariffs on US farm goods.
But it wasn’t just economic retaliation.
China’s embassy in Washington took to social media, warning that if the US wants a trade war—or any war—China is prepared to go the distance.
China Warns of Retaliation After US Tariffs
This fiery rhetoric comes as Chinese leaders meet for the annual National People’s Congress.
During the meeting, Premier Li Qiang announced a 7.2% increase in defense spending and warned of global shifts happening “at a faster pace.”
Beijing is painting itself as the level-headed power in contrast to Washington, which it accuses of being stuck in conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East.
Meanwhile, China is working overtime to reassure its citizens that the economy will weather the storm, despite ongoing struggles with low consumption, unemployment, and a real estate crisis.
With tensions high and no call between Trump and Xi in sight, the world is watching to see if this trade war escalates—or if it turns into something even bigger.
