China condemns ‘coercion’ after Trump floats tariffs on Russia allies
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on July 15 that there are "no winners in a tariff war".
PHOTO: REUTERS
BEIJING – China condemned “coercion” by the United States on July 15, after US President Donald Trump threatened “very severe” tariffs against Moscow’s remaining trade partners if it doesn’t resolve its war in Ukraine within 50 days.
“China firmly opposes all illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction. There are no winners in a tariff war, and coercion and pressure will not solve problems,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said. AFP
