The US-China trade war intensified on Sunday after Beijing accused Washington of "double standards" following President Donald Trump’s decision to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods. "The relevant US statement is a typical example of double standards," China's ministry of commerce said in a statement, according to Reuters. The ministry reaffirmed Beijing's stance on trade disputes, stating, "China's position on tariff wars has been consistent. We do not want to fight, but we are not afraid to fight." Beijing further accused Washington of escalating economic pressure since September, warning that the US approach was damaging trade relations. "These actions... have severely harmed China's interests and seriously undermined the atmosphere of the economic and trade talks
'Don't want to fight but ...': China blasts US over additional 100% tariff; calls out 'double standards'

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