US-China Trade Tensions Escalate as Trump Threatens 155% Tariff and Beijing Warns of Retaliation

Oct 23, 2025 02:12 pm CST

Amid escalating trade tensions, China has warned the US to correct its approach after President Trump threatened a 155% tariff on Chinese imports starting November 1. Chinese Consul General Xu Wei emphasized Beijing's preference for dialogue but readiness to respond if necessary, while suggesting that cooperation between China and India could be beneficial as geopolitical dynamics shift.