China Warns Rivals as U.S. Trade War Escalates, Japan and South Korea Face High-Stakes Dilemma

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talks with the Trump administration, which has imposed tariffs as high as 145% on Chinese imports, with some goods facing combined duties of
disputes over trade deficits and alleged unfair practices.China Warns Rivals as U.S
Trade War Escalates, Japan and South Korea Face High-Stakes Dilemma
(Photo Internet reproduction)Since April 2, the U.S
has expanded tariffs to a broad range of Chinese products, from electronics to industrial goods, aiming to pressure Beijing into
concessions.In retaliation, China raised tariffs on U.S
goods to as much as 125%, hitting American agricultural products, vehicles, and consumer goods.China has also ordered its airlines to return
Boeing 737 MAX jets to the U.S
and restricted Hollywood film imports, targeting U.S
industries with visible economic pain.China Warns Rivals as U.S
Trade War Escalates, Japan and South Korea Face High-Stakes DilemmaCountries like Japan and Indonesia now face a dilemma
The Trump administration has pressured them to reduce trade with China in exchange for tariff relief.Japan, for instance, has considered
increasing imports of U.S
soybeans and rice to secure exemptions for its own exports.With $317 billion in bilateral trade with China last year, Japan risks losing
Domestically, President Xi Jinping faces demands from hardline factions within the Communist Party to avoid concessions and take a tough
Iran and Russia
sanctions loom.China and Russia have expanded their partnership, with $240 billion in bilateral trade last year and joint military
party and potential delisting of Chinese firms from U.S
persist.As nations weigh their options, the risk of further disruption to global trade remains high, with businesses worldwide bracing for