The "tariff war" launched by the US government has caused a stir and caused shocks around the world. But what the US government did not expect was that China is tougher than the United States, and 6 countermeasures have swept all aspects of the United States and accurately hit the "vital point" of the United States.
Under the repeated pressure of US President Trump, the United States has imposed a tariff of up to 104% on all Chinese products. Trump's almost crazy warnings forced China to compromise. He never expected that he did not wait for China's consultation call, but waited for China's more fierce countermeasures. This time, China's countermeasures are more fierce. In addition to the common tax increases, blacklisting of US entities, and additional prosecutions to the WTO, China has also added countermeasures in two other areas. So far, China's countermeasures against the United States can be said to involve all aspects.
China imposes 84% tariffs on the United States
In terms of imported goods, China imposed an additional 50% tariff, that is, an 84% tariff on all goods exported from the United States to China, "catching all" American goods. Then, 12 American entities were included in the export control list, and together with the American entities on China's "blacklist", it dealt a fatal blow to the United States in the field of science and technology. The inclusion of 6 American companies in the unreliable entity list targets American military enterprises. In addition, China's previous export control measures for key metal raw materials have undoubtedly made things worse for the already difficult American military enterprises.
The focus of China's countermeasures this time has already involved cultural tourism and education. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Education have respectively issued risk reminders for traveling to the United States. When traveling or studying in the United States, it is necessary to do a good job of safety risk assessment, enhance prevention awareness, and those who plan to go to the United States should go there with caution. In the eyes of Americans, Chinese people have always been well-behaved and obedient. Since the official has issued a reminder to be cautious when traveling to the United States, Chinese people will definitely not go to the United States. In this way, it will have a certain negative impact on the cultural tourism and education of the United States.
China has also filed an additional complaint with the WTO against the United States for its unilateral hegemonic behavior, hoping that international organizations can step in to safeguard the multilateral trading system and the international economic and trade order, and provide China and the world with a fair and just economic and trade environment. This is the second time that China has filed a complaint with the WTO this year, which makes it easier for the outside world to see that the so-called reciprocal tariffs by the United States are a mistake on top of a mistake. If things go on like this, it will inevitably affect the United States' international credibility again.
The Trump administration has made such a big fuss, nothing more than forcing China to compromise and promote the "America First" policy globally in order to maintain its so-called "world hegemony" status. It's a pity that such rogue measures by the United States have no effect on China. Now China's countermeasures have once again taught the United States a good lesson. Isn't the United States waiting for China's call for mercy? China just doesn't make a call, and it wants to confront the United States to the end, putting the diplomatic level between the United States and China into crisis.
Judging from a series of measures taken by China, China's countermeasures have erected an iron wall against the United States from the tangible level to the intangible field. No matter how the United States "attacks", China just keeps reinforcing it, letting the United States see China's determination to counter. China has told the United States with practical actions that "resolute countermeasures are China's attitude."
Trump did not expect that China's counterattacks would be so fierce
In fact, as early as the Trump 1.0 period, the United States had used the tariff stick to make China suffer, but in the subsequent 8 years, China has been reducing its dependence on the United States and catching up with the United States in many fields such as trade, economy, and technology, just to stop being led by the nose by the United States. The 8 years of efforts have not been in vain. China has long been accustomed to the "extreme pressure" on the United States, and even has enough confidence to accompany the United States to the end.
After seeing China's more intense countermeasures, Trump was restless and posted a series of 7 dynamics on social media. He asked the American people to "calm down" and "the United States is stronger than ever." He even shouted the slogan "Make America Great Again" again. I really don't know whether Trump is trying to appease the American people or himself.
Perhaps Trump has always been confused about why China does not play by the rules, and where does it get the confidence to confront the world's only superpower so hard? In fact, the main reason is that China is unwilling to compromise with the rogue behavior of the United States, because the US government has never been satisfied.
In addition, China has been preparing for a rainy day. Through the BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Organization, etc., China has established good economic and trade relations with many countries in the world and gradually reduced its dependence on the US market. The United States' excessive use of the tariff stick has caused global turmoil. China and even more countries are victims. In the face of these "unwarranted disasters", China has the right to fight back.
There are big differences between China and the United States in essence.
China has been calling on the United States to exercise restraint and resolve differences through negotiations. The United States has obviously not adapted to the rhythm of the new era. In this case, China is not afraid of trouble. No matter what measures the United States uses, China has the ability to respond. Today, the tariff standoff between China and the United States is intensifying. China's countermeasures have made the Trump administration realize that times have changed. The US's desire to turn the world into a "one-man show" is ultimately unrealistic. If Trump does not stop in time, I am afraid that the US will face an even more terrible storm.