Hey there! Have you ever traded toys or snacks with your friends? Imagine if someone suddenly made it harder to trade by adding extra rules. That’s kind of what’s happening between China and the United States right now!
The United States has decided to charge extra fees, called tariffs, on things it buys from China. In this case, the tariffs are really big—125% more! 😮 This makes it more expensive for people in the U.S. to buy things made in China.
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, said that China doesn’t want to get into a fight over trade, but it won’t back down if it has to. He said that using tariffs like this isn’t fair and doesn’t follow international trading rules.
Lin Jian also mentioned that these actions could hurt not just China and the U.S., but other countries too. It’s like when two friends argue in a group, and it affects everyone else’s fun.
He said that nobody really wins in a trade war, and China will stand up for itself and for fair trade around the world. 🌍
So, let’s hope that they can work things out, just like you would with your friends, so everyone can continue to trade and share! 😊
Reference(s):
Foreign Ministry: China not to flinch when trade, tariff war comes
cgtn.com
