Feeling the spillover from the latest US threat to slap export controls on airplane parts? You’re not alone. The Chinese mainland Foreign Ministry just made it clear: tariff fights or full-blown trade wars don’t help anyone 🌏.
At a routine press briefing, spokesperson Guo Jiakun reminded reporters that the Chinese mainland's stance is always the same: ditch the tit-for-tat taxes and sit down at the table 🤝.
What’s a trade war, anyway? Simply put, it's when countries slap extra taxes on each other's goods to gain leverage. Think higher prices for that new smartphone or pricier flights—ouch, right? 😅
Guo stressed that the Chinese mainland and the US should tackle economic and trade frictions on the basis of equality, respect and mutual benefit. In other words, talk it out like responsible neighbours instead of throwing tariff punches 🥊👉🗯️.
For young pros in South and Southeast Asia—where export hubs power our smartphones and laptops—escalating tariffs could mean sticker shock on gadgets and gear. So here's hoping both sides swap the jargon for genuine chats and collaborative solutions 🚀.
Bottom line? Trade harmony beats trade war any day. Let's stay tuned for updates—and keep our eyes on how these talks might shape our wallets and wardrobes in the months ahead 💼✨.
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China reiterates tariff or trade war serves no one's interests
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