China Defies Trump's 100% Tariff Threat: Escalating Trade Tensions and Rare Earth Dispute

Oct 13, 2025 01:07 am CST

China refuses to back down against President Trump's threatened 100% tariffs, declaring it's "not afraid" of a trade war. The dispute centers on China's rare earth export restrictions, with both nations accusing each other of violating their trade truce. Vice President JD Vance defends the US position while China calls for negotiation over threats, highlighting the critical role of rare earth minerals in global supply chains and national security.