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Trump Aims for Cooperation Amid China Tariff Threats

10/12/2025

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President Donald Trump said the United States aims to assist China, despite threatening a 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
The remarks follow concerns about a trade war, as rare earth tensions and China's dominance contributed to stock declines.
China responded firmly, saying it would not back down and urging negotiations instead of threats.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry said it does not desire a tariff war but is prepared for one.

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President Donald Trump said the United States aims to assist China, despite threatening a 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
The remarks follow concerns about a trade war, as rare earth tensions and China's dominance contributed to stock declines.
China responded firmly, saying it would not back down and urging negotiations instead of threats.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry said it does not desire a tariff war but is prepared for one.