Jibes and diatribes: China unleashes full media fury on US after Joe Biden imposes heavy tariffs on Chinese products

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President Joe Biden’s significant tariff increases on Chinese goods have drawn sharp criticism from Chinese media, which accuse the US of economic coercion and protectionism that contradict international trade rules read more In response to President Joe Biden’s significant tariff increases on Chinese goods—ranging from batteries and electric vehicles to steel, solar cells and aluminum—Chinese media has strongly criticised the United States. The new tariffs include a 100 per cent levy on electric vehicles, a 50 per cent duty on semiconductors and a 25 per cent charge on imported electric vehicle batteries from China. ‘Ill-conceived campaign’ “The plan to impose...