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China has issued a strong response to U.S. President Donald Trump as tensions between the two economic superpowers continue to rise.

The ongoing trade dispute has evolved into a high-stakes standoff, with both nations imposing aggressive tariffs in a show of economic force. The United States recently raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 145%, prompting an immediate reaction from China, which announced a 125% tariff on American goods earlier today.

The latest escalations have coincided with President Trump’s decision to implement a 90-day pause on tariffs for all other nations, following a sharp downturn in global stock markets.

Neither side appears willing to back down, and the rising pressure suggests that the conflict is far from resolution. As the situation unfolds on the global stage, economic experts warn that prolonged tensions could have wide-reaching consequences for international markets and trade relations.

Where this tit-for-tat saga will end is anyone’s guess, but recent statements from Chinese officials suggest that the East Asian nation has no intention of giving in to Trump’s demands. In a letter published in the South China Morning Post, Huang Jingrui, spokesperson for the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong, referred to Trump as a “tariff-wielding barbarian.”

“We must solemnly tell the U.S.: a tariff-wielding barbarian who tries to force other countries to call and beg for mercy will never get that call from China,” Huang wrote. “If the U.S. is genuinely sincere about opening dialogue with China on tariff issues, it should immediately correct its wrongful actions and approach talks with an attitude of equality, respect, and mutual benefit.”

Huang’s remarks echoed those of China’s Commerce Ministry, which released a statement on Friday criticizing the U.S. approach: “The successive imposition of excessively high tariffs on China by the U.S. has become nothing more than a numbers game, with no real economic significance.”

Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping broke his silence on the matter, warning that there are “no winners” in a trade war.

According to the BBC, America imports around $440 billion of goods from China, which accounts for 13 percent of U.S. imports alone.

According to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, President Xi added: “For over 70 years, China’s development has relied on self-reliance and hard work — never on handouts from others, and it is not afraid of any unjust suppression.

“Regardless of how the external environment changes, China will remain confident, stay focused, and concentrate on managing its own affairs well.”

According to the BBC, America imports around $440 billion of goods from China, which accounts for 13 percent of U.S. imports alone.