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China says it will respond 'firmly' as Trump vows more tariffs

( February 28, 2025, 19:07 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said today that Beijing will respond "firmly" to "defend its legitimate interests" after US President Donald Trump this week announced he would impose 10 percent tariffs on Chinese goods next week on top of an existing 10 percent duty. At a press conference, Lin disputed Trump's assertion that China was largely responsible for fentanyl trafficking into the US and blamed the problem on Washington. He also said Trump's tariffs are an attempt to "pressure and blackmail China," which has already imposed 15 percent tariffs on certain US goods in retaliation. Statement follows below:...

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