Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday vowed retaliation, accusing him of “meeting with evil and evil” for imposing a new round of “arbitrary tariffs.”
The fiery words from the king came at a press conference on the sidelines of China's annual parliamentary session a few days after imposing obligations against the US and Mexico against China, Canada and Mexico over accusations of fentanyl smuggling.
All countries call these allegations unfair, and China has done much in recent years to curb the export of industrial chemicals used to make fentanyl.
Earlier this week, provincial spokesman Lin Jiang argued that fentanyl was a “flaky excuse” to raise tariffs on Chinese imports, warning that “threats don't scare us” and that “bullying” would not work.
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China's Foreign Minister will arrive on Friday, March 7, 2025 for a press conference on the sidelines of the National Congress held in Beijing. (ap photo/ng han guan)
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Wang said it was an illusion to believe that the United States can simultaneously “stoop China and maintain good relations.”
“This dual-face conduct is not good for the stability of bilateral relations and building mutual trust,” Wang said.
President Donald Trump will make his remarks after signing an executive order on mutual tariffs at the White House's Oval Office in Washington, D.C. on February 13, 2025. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
The duties were the latest in a series of retaliatory tariffs that Washington and Beijing have imposed on each other since President Donald Trump took office in January. Trump raised flat tariffs on all Chinese imports to 20%, but Beijing rebutted with a 15% job on American imports such as chicken, pork, soybeans and beef, expanding its control to do business with major US companies.
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs' annual press conference is one opportunity for Wang to talk to Chinese and foreign media about various topics. Friday's event was dominated along with questions about China's relationship with the US and other topics such as regional conflicts and collaboration within the Global South.
President Donald Trump has imposed a 20% tariff on Chinese imports, citing the ongoing fentanyl crisis as the reason for the decision. (AP Photo / Evan Vucci / istock)
Regarding the Trump administration's policies to protect US interests beyond international cooperation, the King said such an approach would bring “jungle laws” when adopted in all countries around the world.
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“Small and medium-sized countries and weak countries burn first, and international order and regulations are seriously shocked,” Wang said. “Major countries should assume international obligations and should not try to bully them by profiting from the vulnerable.”
Stephen Sorace and the Associated Press of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
