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China warns Trump on tariffs, threatens retaliation on supply chain deals

Summary: China warned the Trump administration against reinstating tariffs on Chinese goods in August, threatening retaliation against nations striking deals with the US to exclude China from supply chains. The average US tariff on Chinese exports is 51.1%, while the average Chinese duty on US goods is 32.6%. China opposes any deals sacrificing its interests for tariff concessions and will respond resolutely to protect its legitimate interests.

Link: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-warns-trump-on-tariffs-threatens-retaliation-on-supply-chain-deals