Beijing slams Trump's call for EU to target China with tariffs

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20250910 China rebukes Trump

Beijing's ties with the EU remain strained, with Brussels accusing China of subsidizing exports of electric vehicles, solar panels and other products.  © Reuters

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TOKYO -- Beijing on Wednesday rebuked Washington following reports that U.S. President Donald Trump asked the European Union to slap tariffs of up to 100% on India and China over their purchases of Russian oil.

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