US EditionThe Latest: Nations must choose sides as Trump's trade war pits US against China
- President Donald Trump resumed office in January and imposed steep tariffs, including a 145 percent levy on many Chinese goods, escalating trade tensions.
- The tariffs followed strained economic conditions and prompted Beijing to retaliate with its own 125 percent tariffs while urging fair and reciprocal dialogue.
- Chinese officials condemned U.S. Actions as bullying and emphasized their resolve to fight the trade war while vowing to protect China's economy amid external shocks.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said '120% tariffs are unsustainable' and called on China to de-escalate, while Trump asserted countries 'are kissing my ass' to negotiate on his terms.
- The trade conflict forces nations to choose sides, unsettling global markets and threatening to shift economic alliances toward China despite U.S. Efforts to maintain leverage.
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Casper Star-TribuneNations forced to pick sides
WASHINGTON — One went to the United States. The other went to China. It was a sign of the times.
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