Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:41pm on 05 Mar 2025,Wednesday International
China has warned the U.S. that it is ready for "any type of war" after President Trump raised tariffs on all Chinese goods. China responded with 10-15% tariffs on U.S. farm products. Premier Li Qiang announced a 7.2% increase in China’s military budget, saying global tensions are rising. China accused the U.S. of using fentanyl as an excuse for trade measures. Trump and Xi have not spoken recently, and relations are tense. China says it remains open to foreign investment but will not back down from U.S. pressure.