The imposition of new tariffs by President Trump presents a significant dilemma for China's leadership, balancing the risks of appearing weak against the need to avoid escalating into a damaging trade war. China's propaganda emphasizes its rise against what is portrayed as US decline, complicating their response to US tariffs. The country's Ministry of Commerce has taken a cautious stance, opting to challenge the tariffs at the WTO, although the organization has lost its effectiveness since 2019 due to blockages by the US.
President Trump's imposition of new tariffs presents Beijing with a dilemma: whether to retaliate and appear strong or to ignore and risk looking weak.
China's Ministry of Commerce responded cautiously to Trump's tariffs, deciding to challenge them at the World Trade Organization despite the organization's diminished power.
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