China on Sunday hit back at US President Donald Trump’s latest trade offensive , accusing Washington of “arbitrary double standards” after he announced 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports and strict export controls on critical US-made software starting November 1.

In a sharply worded statement, China’s Commerce Ministry said the measures “severely harm China’s interests” and “undermine the atmosphere for bilateral economic and trade talks.”

The ministry called the US decision a “classic case of double standards,” adding that China “does not want to fight, but is not afraid to fight” and will take countermeasures if necessary.

Trump’s announcement, made late Friday on Truth Social, marked one of the most sweeping protectionist steps of his presidency. He accused Beijing of adopting an

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