hina on Thursday called on the United States to immediately withdraw its newly announced tariffs, vowing to implement countermeasures to protect its economic interests following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement affecting all U.S. trading partners.

In an official statement, China’s Ministry of Commerce criticized the U.S. decision, saying it “blatantly disregards the balance of interests” reached through years of multilateral trade negotiations. The ministry also pointed out that the U.S. has significantly benefited from global trade under existing frameworks.

Beijing warned that it reserves the right to take appropriate defensive actions, hinting at potential retaliatory tariffs or restrictions on American imports.

The move adds fuel to mounting trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, raising concerns over potential disruptions to global supply chains and international economic stability.