'Just a tax on Americans’: China targets US public amid escalating tariff trade war
Monday, 14 April 2025 () Amid escalating US-China trade tensions, Beijing is directly engaging the American public via social media, challenging the notion that tariffs solely harm foreign economies. This campaign coincides with Trump's increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, prompting retaliatory measures from China, raising concerns about a potential breakdown in bilateral trade.
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