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China Hits Back: 125% Tariff Amid VP Vance's Controversy

4/15/2025

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In a fiery exchange, Chinese official Xia Baolong ridiculed U.S. Vice President JD Vance, referencing Vance's past insult about "Chinese peasants" after China retaliated with a staggering 125% tariff on U.S. goods. As tensions rise, Vance is also facing mockery over claims of using eyeliner, raising eyebrows about potential beauty product price hikes in America.

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In a fiery exchange, Chinese official Xia Baolong ridiculed U.S. Vice President JD Vance, referencing Vance's past insult about "Chinese peasants" after China retaliated with a staggering 125% tariff on U.S. goods. As tensions rise, Vance is also facing mockery over claims of using eyeliner, raising eyebrows about potential beauty product price hikes in America.