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Monday, April 21, 2025
China condemns US tariff strategy, vows retaliation against deals undermining its interests
China condemns US tariff strategy, vows retaliation against deals undermining its interests
21 April 2025 15:01
China has issued a strong warning against any trade arrangements between the United States and its global partners that come at the expense of Chinese interests, stating it will take decisive countermeasures should such agreements materialize.
In a statement released by a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, China reiterated its firm opposition to what it described as an emerging US strategy to pressure third countries into restricting trade ties with China in return for exemptions from punitive tariffs, Caliber.Az reports per Chinese media.
"China firmly opposes any deal between the United States and its trading partners at the expense of Chinese interests," the spokesperson said. "If such a situation arises, China will not accept it and will resolutely take corresponding countermeasures," the statement continued, underscoring Beijing’s determination to defend its "legitimate rights and interests."
The remarks came in response to growing reports that Washington is seeking to leverage its tariff policy to coerce other nations into aligning with its economic stance against China. Under the pretext of enforcing “reciprocity” in trade, the US has reportedly been imposing sweeping tariffs while pushing countries to enter into so-called “reciprocal tariff” negotiations.
"Under the guise of so-called 'reciprocity,' the United States has been recently arbitrarily imposing tariffs on all its trading partners while pressuring them to engage in so-called 'reciprocal tariff' negotiations," the spokesperson noted. "This is essentially using the banner of 'reciprocity' as a pretext to pursue hegemonic politics and unilateral bullying in the field of international economy and trade."
Beijing issued a stark warning against appeasement and compromise in the face of what it views as American economic coercion. "Appeasement does not bring peace, compromise does not lead to respect, and attempts to trade the interests of others for tariff exemptions are doomed to fail and will ultimately harm all parties involved," the spokesperson emphasized.
The Chinese government expressed respect for those nations that seek to resolve trade disputes with the United States through dialogue based on equality and mutual respect. However, it called on the international community to resist pressure, uphold multilateral trade principles, and reject economic bullying.
"China respects all parties that seek to resolve their trade disputes with the United States through equal consultation," the spokesperson said. "All parties [should] stand on the side of fairness and justice, align with the right side of history, and uphold international economic and trade rules and the multilateral trading system."
In a broader warning about the dangers of protectionist policies, the spokesperson cautioned against a return to a global trade environment dominated by power politics.
"In the face of unilateralism and protectionism, no country can remain unaffected," the statement declared. "Once international trade reverts to the law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak, all countries will suffer."
China reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with other nations to counter unilateralism, defend common interests, and preserve the international economic order.
"China is ready to work with all parties to strengthen solidarity and coordination, jointly oppose unilateral bullying, safeguard respective legitimate rights and interests, and uphold international fairness and justice," the spokesperson concluded.
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Vatican releases Pope Francis’ will
The Vatican released Pope Francis’ will, which notes his desire to be buried in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major.
"The tomb must be in the earth; simple, without particular decoration and with the only inscription: Franciscus," he said.
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47 minutes ago
Pope Francis' death certificate released
Pope Francis’ death certificate, released by the Vatican, said he died in his apartment at 7:35 a.m. from cerebral stroke, coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse.
Cerebral stroke means there was a loss of blood flow to the brain. An irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse indicates he had a sudden failure of the heart to maintain blood flow throughout the body.
He was also affected by "previous episode of acute respiratory failure in bilateral multimicrobial pneumonia, multiple bronchiectasis, arterial hypertension and type II diabetes," according to the death certificate.
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Rosary prayer service underway in St. Peter’s Square
A rosary prayer service is underway in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.
Ahead of the first reading, Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of Saint Peter's Basilica, read an introduction. He noted how Pope Francis asked people to pray for him so many times, and now, "we want to pray for him."
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Hegseth Dismisses Reports of Signal Chat as ‘Anonymous Smears’ | WSJ News
Exclusive: The White House is looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 21, the day after The New York Times reported that he shared information last month to a second private Signal group chat about strikes in Yemen.
The White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.
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Rep. Jim Himes discusses report of 2nd Hegseth Signal chat with attack details
This comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to find himself mired in controversy. NPR has also confirmed with the same official that Hegseth shared details ahead of last month's Yemen strikes with his wife and brother in a Signal chat on his personal phone, minutes after being updated by a senior U.S. military official. The news of the second Signal group chat about the mission was first reported by The New York Times.
In March, Hegseth shared details about action against Houthi targets in Yemen in a Signal chat with top White House officials that accidentally included a journalist.
In the last few weeks, four senior advisers to Hegseth have left abruptly, some accused of leaking. They have all released public statements suggesting infighting within the department of defense.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied that there's an effort to replace Hegseth, posting on X that President Trump "stands strongly" behind him.
This breaking story will be updated.
NPR disclosure: Katherine Maher, the CEO of NPR, chairs the board of the Signal Foundation.
Trump renews attack on Federal Reserve Chair Powell, Dow Jones tumbles 1,000 points
The Fed declined to comment on Monday’s latest rhetorical attacks. Powell has said flatly the president doesn’t have the legal authority to dismiss him.
- While some top Trump advisers have previously said the administration will respect the Fed’s independence around monetary policy, Kevin Hassett, the director of the White House National Economic Council, on Friday said Trump is studying whether he’s able to fire the Fed chief.
- On Monday, the S&P 500 index tumbled roughly 1.9 percent in the first hour of trading, bringing it more than 15 percent below its late-February peak.
- The more narrow Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1.8 percent, or about 750 points. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index fell 2.4 percent Monday as all of the “Magnificent 7” group of big tech companies suffered losses.
The dollar also lost value Monday in comparison to foreign currencies, with the DXY U.S. dollar index down about 1 percent by mid-morning.
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Dow drops 1,000 points as Trump renews criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
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President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell on Monday, a move that exacerbated a stock sell off amid persistent uncertainty about the administration’s approach to trade and the economy.
Trump, taking to his social media platform Truth Social, referred to Powell as a “major loser” and said the U.S. economy could slow without an immediate reduction in the cost of money amid the fallout from his trade war.
“‘Preemptive Cuts’ in Interest Rates are being called for by many,” the president said. “Powell has always been ‘To [sic] Late.”
Trump referenced March inflation data, gathered before this month’s tariffs went into effect, to claim there is “virtually No Inflation.” A key gauge of inflation — the consumer price index — showed prices rose by 2.4 percent in March from a year earlier, which showed progress but was still higher than the Fed’s preferable 2 percent.
“With these costs trending so nicely downward, just what I predicted they would do, there can almost be no inflation, but there can be a SLOWING of the economy unless Mr. Too Late, a major loser, lowers interest rates, NOW,” Trump wrote.
NATO's Defeat In Ukraine And Trump's Plan To Save WEST's Face
Apr 21, 2025
NATO's Defeat In Ukraine And Trump's Plan To Save WEST's Face
Donald Trump has stated that he hopes for Russia and Ukraine to sign a deal this week.
Trump hopes Russia and Ukraine will sign deal next week and "make a fortune"
Sunday, 20 April 2025, 23:34
WSJ has published an article in which they detail a plan which the US has proposed to Ukraine and European leaders.
Trump's Ukraine peace plan includes recognition of occupied Crimea and neutral zone around Zaporizhzhia NPP – WSJ
Monday, 21 April 2025, 06:16
Also, Keith Kellogg has stated that Ukraine will not join NATO, as this is and was the US principled position since 2008.
He also discussed the memorandum sent by William Burns to Condolezza Rice in February of 2008.
Zelensky has accused Russia of violating the Easter Ceasefire more than 2000 times.
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