Global News Podcast
China vows to fight US 'blackmail' over tariffs
Apr 8, 2025
Kerry Allen, a China media analyst, and Stephen McDonnell, a reporter from Beijing, join Vitaly Shevchenko, Russia editor at BBC Monitoring, to discuss China’s fierce vow to confront U.S. tariffs. They unpack the brewing trade tensions and analyze shifting consumer sentiments in China. The trio also touches on Iran's nuclear negotiations and hears from Ukrainians enduring Russian occupation, providing a sobering perspective on international politics. Additionally, they reflect on historical tragedies like the Titanic, linking past and present crises.
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- China's commitment to counter US tariff increases escalates trade tensions, potentially harming American businesses and consumers reliant on Chinese imports.
- Insights into life under Russian occupation in Ukraine reveal significant risks faced by activists engaged in resistance efforts against oppression.
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US-China Trade Tensions Intensify
The escalating trade tensions between the US and China have reached a critical point, with President Trump threatening to impose a 50% tariff on Chinese imports if retaliatory measures are not canceled. China's government remains resolute, refusing to back down, and has indicated it will respond with countermeasures that could impact US products, particularly in agriculture. Analysts suggest this could endanger American businesses that rely on Chinese markets while also affecting consumers in the US. As the trade conflict continues, both sides prepare for a potential escalation, with trade barriers that could profoundly influence international economic relations.
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