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China shows no sign of backing down while issuing call for US to withdraw tariff threat

China demands the United States withdraw its 100% tariff threat and restore trade negotiations after exports to the U.S. dropped 27% in September, official data showed.

  • China's Ministry of Commerce called on the U.S. to promptly correct its wrong actions and urged talks be put back on track on Monday.
  • After China tightened controls on rare earths Thursday, U.S. export curbs on advanced computer chips and critical software paired with Chinese countermeasures escalated tensions.
  • Chinese trade data released Monday showed exports to the U.S. have fallen for six straight months, dropping 2% in September, reflecting economic impact.
  • With public rebukes and conciliatory signals, China's Ministry of Commerce said Sunday the U.S. was `severely damaging` talks, while Trump posted `U.S.A. wants to help China, not hurt it!!!` on Truth Social.
  • A U.S. threat setting tariffs at 100% from November 1 has heightened stakes for diplomacy, as both nations apply measures from chip export curbs to purchase suspensions raising escalation risks.
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China on Monday remained teetering on the brink of trade talks with the United States, demanding that President Donald Trump withdraw his latest threat of a 100% tariff and other export control measures announced…

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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
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