Trump tariffsChina criticizes Trump's 100% tariff threat, defends rare-earth controls
Flurry of actions by both sides heralds 'manic period' as Xi summit hangs in balance
A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the Port of Oakland, California, on Aug. 4. U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose another 100% tariff on Chinese imports on Nov. 1. © Reuters
LORRETTA CHEN and WATARU SUZUKI
October 11, 2025 15:44 JST
Updated on October 12, 2025 12:38 JST
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI -- China's government on Sunday said recent American actions have "gravely undermined" the atmosphere of bilateral trade negotiations, in its first official comments since U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Beijing with an additional 100% tariff.