Beijing backs Delhi against Trump's tariffs

22-Aug-2025

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Terming the US "a bully", Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong said that the US had long benefited from free trade but was now using tariffs as bargaining chips. He stated that the US had imposed tariffs of up to 50% on India and that China firmly opposed this move.

He added that remaining silent would only embolden the bully and asserted that China would firmly stand with India.

"US has long benefited from free trade but now uses tariffs as bargain chips. US imposed tariffs of up to 50% on India. China firmly opposes it. Silence only emboldens the bully. China will firmly stand with India," said the Chinese Ambassador.