China warned countries against negotiating trade deals with then-U.S. President Donald Trump, threatening retaliatory measures if these deals harmed Chinese interests. This warning came amidst a trade war between China and the U.S., characterized by significant tariffs imposed by both sides.
The timing suggests a concern from China about losing trading partners to the U.S. amid the escalating trade tensions.
SHANGHAI -- The Chinese government on Monday warned that countries that negotiate trade deals with U.S. President Donald Trump will be hit with countermeasures if they harm its interests.
The statement comes as Beijing and Washington race to court trading partners after imposing unprecedented tariffs on each other.
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