China has issued a warning to the United States, indicating it will retaliate if President Trump follows through on his threat to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. The threat, accompanied by new controls on critical software, has raised tensions, leading investors to fear heightened trade war turmoil. China's commerce ministry criticized the US for escalating trade tensions and affirmed its readiness to protect its rights.

 

President Trump, however, expressed optimism about reaching a trade deal, suggesting on Truth Social that both nations seek to avoid economic downturns. The warning came as Dow futures indicated another drop, following a significant 879-point fall last week linked to fears of a trade war. The US stock markets have reacted sharply to Trump's accusations of China’s "hostile" actions in limiting rare-earth exports.

 

JD Vance, speaking on Fox News, encouraged China to choose a reasonable path amidst the trade dispute. The US administration believes it has more leverage if China takes an aggressive stance, but remains open to a reasonable dialogue. The financial markets are closely watching how the situation unfolds, with significant potential impacts on global economies.

China's latest export controls on rare-earth materials have been defended as legitimate by its commerce ministry. The ministry clarified these are not bans, reassuring compliant businesses about receiving necessary export approvals for civil use. As both countries navigate this complex economic standoff, the prospect of returning stability hinges on diplomatic engagements.

 

 

Key Takeaways

• China warns of retaliation over US tariff threats.
• Trump remains optimistic about potential trade agreements.
• Rare-earth export controls by China defend as legitimate.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Guardian 2025-10-12

 

 

2 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

JD Vance, speaking on Fox News, encouraged China to choose a reasonable path amidst the trade dispute. The US administration believes it has more leverage if China takes an aggressive stance, but remains open to a reasonable dialogue.

 

Sounds as if JD start realizing the US is on the losing side of the deal, and that bullying, like adding tariffs on tariffs, doesn't work with China.

Trump's day of reckoning is visible at the horizon for some time already

Wonder how many of Trump’s inner circle of bottom feeders will benefit from inside trading. Expect Taco before Nov 1 and meeting President Xi in South Korea 

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-september-exports-imports-surpass-expectations-2025-10-13/

 

The Chinese exports to the US could fall below 10% of the total exports in the next year or two. The US market is not that important for them anymore. 

 

 

Trumps emotional outburst cost USA investors at least two trillion USD.

 

Nice going Trump.

 

 

16 minutes ago, In Full Agreement said:

 

 

Trumps emotional outburst cost USA investors at least two trillion USD.

 

Nice going Trump.

 

 

And he’s levied a 100% sales tax on each and every American consumer…I don’t recall anyone voting on that …… it’s tome to pull the handle and flush!

Not to worry. Trump is already doing a full TACO, saying Xi just had a bad moment. The man is weak and he'll leave the US unprepared and economically disarmed when he leaves office.

When prices will go up in US people will see again, how brainless the tariffs on China (and other countries) are 

23 hours ago, CharlieH said:

both nations seek to avoid economic downturns. The warning came as Dow futures indicated another drop, following a significant 879-point fall last week linked to fears of a trade war.

Gold and Silver are up at record prices...

I read that Chinese rare earths are used to make weapons, like precision-guided missiles such as the Tomahawk, smart bombs such as JDAMs, and advanced radar systems found on aircraft like the F-35, the Predator drone, laser-based weapons, and the electric motors and generators in platforms such as fighter jets, submarines, and warships.

Then I thought, why would China sell these materials to countries like the USA?

On 10/13/2025 at 10:03 AM, CharlieH said:

if President Trump follows through on his threat to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports

 

"Nobody move, or the American consumer gets it!"

2 hours ago, klauskunkel said:

Gold and Silver are up at record prices...

LOVE IT ..  we just cashed in 20baht that we held when it was 22000 ...... next batch to go @ 75 

 

And why should China NOT slap a 100% tariff on exports to the USA?

 

After all Trump started the whole thing off without thinking that if the USA can impose tariffs, then the rest of the world can do the same.

Remind us, who is paying for these lunatic tariffs America is imposing others again? Ah right, the US consumers. 

 

Of course China will retaliate, they won't be bullied by the orange blub in the white house. What did he think would happen?

4 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

When prices will go up in US people will see again, how brainless the tariffs on China (and other countries) are 

Not only that, but the trillions of dollar investment the orange baboon thinks other countries then will invest in America, is definitely not happening. His "plan" had so many holes that it's just like a Swiss cheese.

29 minutes ago, billd766 said:

And why should China NOT slap a 100% tariff on exports to the USA?

 

Xi ain't stupid.

 

Xi not gonna put a 100% tax on Chinese consumers.

1 minute ago, thaibreaker said:

His "plan" had so many holes that it's just like a Swiss cheese.

 

The U.S. imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss goods starting August 1, 2025

 

"Make American Cheese Great Again!"

 

 

 

34 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Xi ain't stupid.

 

Xi not gonna put a 100% tax on Chinese consumers.

You can say that, but if the US force China to stop exporting goods to the US (nobody wants to buy Chinese products for twice the price), China will do the same to the US. US products won't be sold in China, they will be to expensive.

 

So yes, China will definitely follow this spiral, just like they did the last time.

29 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

The U.S. imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss goods starting August 1, 2025

 

"Make American Cheese Great Again!"

 

 

 

Don't know about American cheese been great again.  But how about grated?  It would make the idea easier to swallow

3 minutes ago, thaibreaker said:

You can say that, but if the US force China to stop exporting goods to the US (nobody wants to buy Chinese products for twice the price), China will do the same to the US. US products won't be bought in China, they will be to expensive.

 

So yes, China will definitely follow this spiral, just like they did the last time.

It would be more productive if China did as they did with Soybean and just stop buying from the states. Plenty of other places to buy and possibly cheaper as well.

56 minutes ago, thaibreaker said:

if the US force China to stop exporting goods to the US (nobody wants to buy Chinese products for twice the price),

 

What does that matter?

 

Before the first Trump TACO, USA exports amount to <15% of total Chinese exports.  Now it's down to <10%.

 

Meanwhile, they're expanding in other markets, existing and new.

 

Perhaps they've realized they really don't need us like they use'ta.

14 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

What does that matter?

 

Before the first Trump TACO, USA exports amount to <15% of total Chinese exports.  Now it's down to <10%.

 

Meanwhile, they're expanding in other markets, existing and new.

 

Perhaps they've realized they really don't need us like they use'ta.

10% of the Chinese market is in fact still quite a bit in dollars.

But yes, the more reason China won't be bullied. They will do just like they did the last time, when their tariffs almost matched the US (125% vs 145%). You don't fafo with the Chinese.

I thought Trump had learnt his lesson last time, but heck no.

4 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Xi ain't stupid.

 

Xi not gonna put a 100% tax on Chinese consumers.

Can I remind you that the tariff is NOT going to happen to the country that imposes the tariff. but to to the country that has to PAY the tariff.

 

That means if China imports less from the USA, then only the consumers will pay the tariff. It works the same in reverse.

 

China can always buy from another country which is why they are now buying soya beans from Brazil instead of the USA.

 

China does not lose its market, but US farmers do.

 

However if China restricts rare earth imports and permanent magnets to the USA, where will the USA turn go to buy them?

 

THAT is what Trump fails to understand. Tariffs are a 2 way thing.

 

If country A finds that buying US items is too expensive, then they will find another market and the USA will lose.

 

In the short term tariffs work for the USA as their consumers will buy less.

 

In the long term the USA loses its sales markets, so jobs will disappear and factories will close.

 

As an example an I phone made in the USA costs far more than than the same model made in S Korea or China.

2 hours ago, billd766 said:

Can I remind you that the tariff is NOT going to happen to the country that imposes the tariff. but to to the country that has to PAY the tariff.

 

Countries don't pay tariffs, consumers do.

 

When the US imposes tariffs on China, it's not China paying the bill.  It's Americans buying imported goods AND Americans buying domestic goods that can now raise their prices without fearing competition.

Sorry you don't understand the Tariff China problem for the US.

I'll explain, US sees China as a threat that is advancing and getting stronger.

US obviously wants to reduce this potential threat.  One way is Funding, US buying China products funds whatever China's agenda is.  Basically you are financially strengthening your enemy.

 

US are consumers that buy a lot of stuff we don't really need.  If we pay more to buy from another country that is an Allie we are strengthening our Allie's.

 

Some in the know understand where China is at and how long before they have an advantage that is not easily matched.  US may Not have many chances to get this right.  Why do you think the US is looking for companies to invest in building infrastructure and factories in the US.  So there are alternate supply chains for the future.

 

Farmers can get subsidies to make it through next year and plant different crops that can be exported.  

 

Lastly did you think decoupling from China was going to be easy and not cost more?

Understand that most other presidents would not take these steps.  They believe they can talk it out, that China in secret is not full speed ahead to be a leader in many important areas that will impact the future of the World.

7 minutes ago, J Branche said:

Basically you are financially strengthening your enemy.

This^^^^^.    The West is building up a country that aspires to global domination through buying cheap goods. 

The Count of Mostly Crisco has spoken.

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-14/trump-threatens-china-cooking-oil-trade-raising-tensions

 

Quote

US President Donald Trump said he might stop trade in cooking oil with China, injecting fresh tensions into the relationship between the world’s two largest economies.

Trump on Tuesday cast the potential move as retaliation against Beijing for its refusal to buy American soybeans, which he said “is an Economically Hostile Act” that is purposefully “causing difficulty for our Soybean Farmers.”

 

A thread for the anti west people to circlejerk. Have at it

6 minutes ago, shdmn said:

The Count of Mostly Crisco has spoken.

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-14/trump-threatens-china-cooking-oil-trade-raising-tensions

 

 

 

First it was "raw earfs" that China put export controls upon.

 

Trump better watch his TACO's or Beijing might bring out the big guns!

 

Meanwhile, China’s exports of used cooking oil hit record highs in 2024, with the U.S. accounting for 43% of the total.

 

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/14/trump-china-soybean-cooking-oil.html

 

"Mr. President, we must not allow a gutter oil gap!"

17 hours ago, thaibreaker said:

Not only that, but the trillions of dollar investment the orange baboon thinks other countries then will invest in America, is definitely not happening. His "plan" had so many holes that it's just like a Swiss cheese.

Yes, it will be interesting to see what the the eventual fallout from the crass stupidity of their antics at that Korean plant in Georgia will be.

 

Those pictures of people being shackled and taken away in buses won't go away for some time.