Hey there! Have you heard about what’s happening between China and the United States? It’s a bit like when two teammates have a disagreement over the rules of a game.
The United States has decided to add an extra 10% tariff on goods they import from China. What’s a tariff? It’s a special tax on products coming from another country. This means some items from China might become more expensive in the U.S.
China is not happy about this move. A spokesperson from China’s Ministry of Commerce said they are strongly dissatisfied and firmly oppose the new tariffs. They mentioned that China will take steps to protect its rights and interests.
Did you know that China has very strict laws against drugs? They’ve been working closely with the U.S. to fight against dangerous substances like fentanyl, which is a powerful drug that can be harmful if misused.
However, China feels that the U.S. is unfairly blaming them and using the fentanyl issue as an excuse to impose more tariffs. They believe this isn’t fair play and goes against international trade rules.
The spokesperson called the U.S. actions a typical act of unilateralism and bullying. They think both countries should work together and solve problems through friendly talks, just like we do when we have disagreements with our friends.
It’s important for countries to get along and cooperate. Let’s hope China and the U.S. can sort things out soon! 🤞
Reference(s):
China firmly opposes U.S. new tariff move, vows countermeasures
cgtn.com
