China puts officials on wartime footing as Trump’s tariff tantrums stir Cold War tensions

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On April 2, Trump stunned the world with massive tariffs that he said would prevent countries like China from “ripping off” the US. Chinese leader Xi Jinping ditched official caution and issued a patriotic message casting doubt on whether American voters could bear as much hardship as the Chinese. read more Beijing has placed civilian officials on “wartime footing” and launched a global diplomatic offensive in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest trade salvos, signaling a dramatic escalation in Cold War-era tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Foreign and commerce ministry staff have reportedly been told to cancel...