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Brinks Report > Blog > World > ‘A Mistake on Top of a Mistake’: China Warns U.S. Over Tariffs
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‘A Mistake on Top of a Mistake’: China Warns U.S. Over Tariffs

Dolon Mondal
Last updated: April 8, 2025 11:37 am
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China Fights Back in the Global Trade War

The global trade war is heating up fast. After former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to over 100%, China responded sharply. It promised to “fight to the end” and accused the U.S. of using “blackmail” tactics.

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China Fights Back in the Global Trade WarEU Joins the FightMixed Signals in the Stock MarketWhy the U.S. is Pushing Tariffs

China’s Commerce Ministry said the move would be a “mistake on top of a mistake.” These strong words signaled that China had no plans to back down, raising fears of a long and painful trade conflict.

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EU Joins the Fight

The European Union also jumped in. It proposed 25% counter-tariffs on U.S. products like soybeans, nuts, and sausages. Interestingly, some items were left out—like bourbon whiskey—perhaps to avoid upsetting key American states.

While the U.S. tightened its stance on China, things looked calmer between the U.S. and Japan. After Trump met Japan’s Prime Minister and agreed to start trade talks, Japan’s Nikkei index rose by 6%. That gave some hope to investors.

Mixed Signals in the Stock Market

Stock markets around the world responded in different ways.
In China, blue-chip stocks rose by 1%, bouncing back a little after a steep 7% drop. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index jumped 2% after an earlier crash.

U.S stock futures began to climb after hitting their lowest point in a year, offering a glimmer of hope. However, the picture wasn’t bright everywhere. Indonesia’s stock market tumbled by 9%, and its currency, the rupiah, sank to an all-time low. The uncertainty is making global investors uneasy.

Also Read: China Fights Back: Contingency Plans Unveiled as U.S. Tariffs Shake Economy

Tariffs Could Make Life More Expensive

If the tariffs continue, daily life could get more costly. Experts estimate price hikes on many items, such as:

  • Clothing: +37%

  • Toys and video games: +30%

  • Computer parts: +30%

  • Smartphones: +27%

  • Building materials: +22%

  • Aerospace parts: +11%

  • TVs and medical equipment: +10%

This means higher costs for families, gamers, builders, and even patients needing medical tests.

Why the U.S. is Pushing Tariffs

Trump defended the tariffs, saying they were needed to bring back U.S. industries. He claimed no other president had the courage to take such action. His trade adviser, Peter Navarro, also stood firm, calling Tesla CEO Elon Musk just “a car assembler” after Musk criticized the move.

Musk had called for zero tariffs between the U.S. and Europe and even made a direct appeal to Trump. Many U.S. business leaders agreed with Musk. JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon warned that the trade war could hurt the economy long-term.

Also Read: China Labels U.S. Tariffs ‘Economic Bullying’—The Tension Heats Up

Growing Fear of a Global Slowdown

As tensions rise, investors are starting to worry about a possible global recession. Some are even betting that the U.S. Federal Reserve may have to cut interest rates to support the economy.

There’s no doubt the trade war has made the global economy more uncertain. If things don’t calm down, we could be looking at slower growth, lost jobs, and more pain for both consumers and businesses.

Also Read: Is Trump Considering a 90-Day Tariff Pause for All Countries? White House Responds

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