The Beijing Hour China not to back down on U.S. tariff threats: ministry
Apr 8, 2025
The podcast dives into China's firm stance against U.S. tariff threats, labeling them as economic bullying. It weighs the impact of these tariffs on American farmers and global trade dynamics. Listeners learn about skepticism from Israeli protesters regarding U.S.-Israeli negotiations on prisoner releases. Additionally, South Korea's political landscape is explored, with the announcement of an upcoming presidential election amid national upheaval. The discussion also touches on severe floods in Kinshasa and highlights the booming e-commerce sector in China.
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China's Response to US Tariffs
- China will enact countermeasures if the U.S. imposes further tariffs.
- The Commerce Ministry calls these tariffs groundless and an act of bullying.
Impact of Tariffs on US Farmers
- US farmers will face an immediate, negative impact from the global tariffs.
- Kayla Breglund explains the difficulty of finding new customers and markets.
Chinese-American Business Owners on Tariffs
- Chinese-American business owners in California oppose import duties on China.
- Carl Chan warns consumers will bear the cost, and Danny Huang says he'll raise grocery prices.