Trump on Beijing’s Counter-Tariffs: China 'Played It Wrong, They Panicked'

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2025-04-04

# WASHINGTON, April 4 (RIA Novosti) – US President Donald Trump, commenting on Beijing’s decision to impose counter-tariffs against the United States, said on Friday that China panicked and played it wrong. Earlier in the day, the Chinese State Council said that Beijing is imposing additional tariffs of 34% on all goods from the United States. "CHINA PLAYED IT WRONG, THEY PANICKED - THE ONE THING THEY CANNOT AFFORD TO DO!" Trump said on Truth Soc......

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