Tariff war: China releases white paper on trade relations with US

IANS April 9, 2025 254 views

China has officially responded to escalating trade tensions by releasing a comprehensive white paper challenging US trade policies. The document highlights the significant economic impact of US tariffs, which have targeted over $500 billion in Chinese exports. China maintains that bilateral economic relations should be mutually beneficial and based on dialogue and consultation. Despite mounting pressures, Beijing remains committed to resolving disputes through diplomatic channels while defending its national interests.

"China-U.S. economic and trade relations are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature" - Chinese State Council Information Office
Tariff war: China releases white paper on trade relations with US
Beijing, April 9: China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday released a white paper titled “China's Position on Some Issues Concerning China-U.S. Economic and Trade Relations.”

Key Points

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China challenges US tariffs totaling over $500 billion

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White paper critiques unilateral protectionist policies

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Beijing seeks dialogue and mutual respect

The Chinese government issued the document to clarify the facts about China-US economic and trade relations, and elaborate the position of the Chinese side on relevant issues, according to the white paper.

The white paper came as rising unilateralism and protectionism in the United States have significantly impeded normal economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, reports Xinhua news agency.

Since the beginning of trade friction in 2018, the U.S. side has imposed tariffs on Chinese exports worth more than 500 billion U.S. dollars, and has continuously implemented policies aimed at containing and suppressing China.

Recently, the United States levied comprehensive additional tariffs on Chinese products, including tariffs citing the fentanyl issue as the pretext, "reciprocal tariffs," and an additional 50 percent on existing tariffs.

These measures -- revealing the isolationist and coercive nature of U.S. conduct -- run counter to the principles of the market economy and multilateralism, and will have serious repercussions for China-U.S. economic and trade relations, the white paper said.

In response to the U.S. moves, China has taken forceful countermeasures to defend its national interests, and has remained committed to resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, with multiple rounds of consultations with the U.S. side to stabilize bilateral economic and trade relations, according to the document.

The Chinese side has always maintained that China-U.S. economic and trade relations are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature, the white paper said.

As two major countries at different stages of development with distinct economic systems, it is natural for China and the United States to have differences and frictions in their economic and trade cooperation. It is crucial to respect each other's core interests and major concerns, and find proper solutions to resolve the issues through dialogue and consultation, according to the document.

Reader Comments

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Michael T.
Interesting to see China's perspective laid out so clearly. The trade war has been hurting businesses on both sides - hopefully this white paper can lead to more constructive dialogue 🤞
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Sarah L.
While I appreciate China's efforts to communicate their position, I wish the white paper addressed some of the legitimate concerns about intellectual property rights that initially sparked these tensions. Both sides need to acknowledge valid criticisms.
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James K.
The tariffs have made my manufacturing business so much harder to run. Raw material costs up 30% this year alone. When will politicians realize trade wars don't help regular people?
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Alicia P.
The mutual benefit angle is important - our economies are too interconnected for this zero-sum thinking. Though I wonder if the timing of this release is strategic with upcoming trade talks?
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Robert Y.
$500 billion in tariffs is insane! My small tech startup relies on Chinese components - these trade policies are crushing innovation. There's got to be a better way than this tit-for-tat approach.

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