‘We do not seek confrontation’: China responds to Trump’s threat to Brics; opposes ‘tariffs being used as a tool of coercion’

China has pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on Brics nations, saying the bloc is not seeking confrontation and warning that tariff measures serve no constructive purpose.Responding to Trump’s remarks, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday, “The use of tariffs serves no one,” and…

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‘No room for delays’: Donald Trump raises China tariffs, confirms 25% duties on Mexican, Canadian imports starting Tuesday

US President Donald Trump on Monday said that “there is no room left for Mexico or Canada”, confirming that a 25% tariff on imports will take effect Tuesday. The move has reignited trade war fears and crushed hopes for a last-minute deal with America’s key trading partners.Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday,…

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