On Saturday (Dec 27), the Chinese Embassy in Mexico dropped strong words against U.S. advisor Peter Navarro after he accused Chinese exports in Mexican media. The embassy said it was "strongly dissatisfied" and "firmly opposed" to Navarro's attempt to politicize and weaponize trade.
According to the statement, Navarro's comments are "extremely despicable," using public opinion as a cover for hegemonic practices. Since World War II, the U.S. has been a primary beneficiary of the global trade system and should promote cooperation, not unilateralism, the embassy noted.
The statement went further, warning that today's U.S.-style hegemony is even more extreme, trying to reshape international trade rules through economic coercion. Openness leads to progress, it emphasized, while isolation only causes backwardness.
For young professionals juggling fast-paced lives and mobile screens, this clash highlights how trade conversations can quickly go from boardrooms to your social feeds. 🌐✨
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Chinese Embassy in Mexico slams Navarro's smear of Chinese exports
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