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Trump’s newest warning to enforce an further 100% tariff on items imported from China has been labeled a “typical example” of American hypocrisy, according to the Beijing administration.

A Commerce Ministry spokesperson further commented that Beijing could enact its own unspecified “countermeasures” if the US President follows through on his warning, noting that the country was “fearless” of a looming trade conflict.

Last Friday, Donald Trump responded at the Chinese government’s action to tighten its rules for foreign shipments of critical elements, charging Beijing of “turning aggressive” and attempting to hold the global community “hostage”.

Furthermore, he vowed to withdraw from a arranged talks with Chinese leader President Xi, which was arranged for a meeting in South Korea in the coming weeks.

His statements on that day shook global markets, with the S&P 500 share index dropping over two and a half percent, marking its largest decline since April.

These statements reignited concerns of a trade war between the two economic giants.

This past spring, the respective governments had consented to drop high import duties on each other’s goods, which had raised the prospect of bilateral trade stopping between the two nations.

As a result, US tariffs on Chinese goods incurring an extra thirty percent tariff compared with the beginning of 2025, while American products entering the Chinese market are subject to a ten percent duty.

Beijing’s recent statements – released by the relevant government department in the format of written responses to media inquiries – echoed language from the zenith of the latest commercial tensions.

They criticised United States controls on semiconductors and chips while justifying Beijing’s restrictions on exports on rare earths as “routine measures” to protect national security and that of all nations.

The spokesperson remarked that for “an extended period”, the United States had “expanded the interpretation” of national security, abused overseas sale restrictions and “enforced” biased policies against the Chinese nation.

“Using” trade levy ultimatums is not the right way to deal with Beijing,” their representative commented.

“The nation’s view” on a trade conflict has consistently been consistent: we wish to avoid one, but we are unafraid of one.”

Last week, the Chinese government announced it was strengthening overseas sale regulations on rare earth minerals and further resources critical for high-technology production.

This move was regarded as a significant step, as the state handles about ninety percent of the planet’s critical minerals, which are used in items such as photovoltaic modules and smartphones.

New remarks from both governments are being viewed by observers as a method of enhancing bargaining power in preparation for future trade talks.

It is unclear whether a talks between the former president and China’s leader, scheduled at a high-level meeting in Seoul later this month, will take place as planned.