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China has strongly condemned President Donald Trump's new tariffs on its exports, calling the move "unilateral bullying" and vowing to fight back.

On Wednesday, Trump revealed steep new tariffs on Chinese goods, adding a 34% hike on top of a 20% base tariff. That means all Chinese products entering the US will now face a 54% tax — one of the biggest trade moves in decades.

In response, China's Ministry of Commerce said in a statement Thursday that the decision "seriously harms the legitimate rights and interests of relevant parties." The ministry added, "China firmly opposes this and will resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests."

According to DailyMail, the statement also said that the US had acted unfairly and called on Washington to return to equal and fair talks. "There can be no winners in a trade war," it warned.

Speaking from the White House Rose Garden, Trump defended his stance, claiming that China had been taking significant advantage of the United States.

He asserted that Chinese officials were fully aware of the situation and prepared to push back against the measures.

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Trump's administration says the tariffs are meant to reduce illegal drug shipments like fentanyl and to protect American workers. But many experts and business owners are worried about the sudden changes.

Ben Schwall, a supply chain expert, said his clients had spent months moving their factories out of China to other Asian countries like Vietnam and Cambodia.

In addition to the steep tariffs—46% on imports from Vietnam and 49% on goods from Cambodia—industry leaders have voiced concerns about the potential fallout, CNN said.

One business owner described the shift as a dramatic reversal, suggesting that many companies may now choose to remain in China despite previous efforts to diversify.

Greg Mazza, who runs a lighting company in Connecticut, warned that the added costs could ultimately burden American consumers.

He also noted that while bringing manufacturing back to the US is a possibility, it presents significant challenges in the current economic climate.

China is now expected to strike back. Experts say it may put tariffs on key U.S. goods like farm products or limit American companies doing business there. It may also focus more on trading with Europe, Latin America, and Africa.

For now, China is standing firm. "History has proven," its Commerce Ministry said, "raising tariffs will not solve problems."

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