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…

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