Newscast Trump’s Tariffs: China Vows to “Fight to The End”
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Apr 8, 2025 Lyse Doucet, BBC's Chief International Correspondent, discusses the implications of President Trump's tariffs on China, exploring Beijing's vow to 'fight to the end.' Ian Williams, author and former foreign correspondent, analyses the evolving trade relationship, including China's strategic pivot to Southeast Asia to mitigate tariff impacts. Sophia Gaston sheds light on the broader geopolitical consequences, including unexpected Chinese military involvement in Ukraine and emerging U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. The conversation is a deep dive into global economic tensions and diplomatic intricacies.
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China's Response to Tariffs
- China vowed to "fight to the end" after Trump threatened to increase tariffs.
- This signals China's intent to compete directly with the US.
China's Contradictory Stance
- China's response to the tariffs has been contradictory.
- Xi Jinping presents himself as a defender of global trade while simultaneously using coercion.
US-China Entanglement
- The US and China are entangled in a complex relationship.
- They compete for global dominance while remaining economically dependent on each other.