Overview

• President Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on imports from China, slated to take effect on November 1.
• China’s Commerce Ministry accused the U.S. of stretching national‑security claims, misusing export controls, applying discriminatory measures, and extending jurisdiction to semiconductors and chips.
• Beijing said U.S. actions disrupt global supply chains and called on Washington to correct its approach and preserve prior trade‑talk outcomes.
• China defended its expanded rare‑earth export controls as legal and not a blanket ban, stating civilian applications would be approved.
• The ministry warned it would take decisive steps to protect China’s rights if the U.S. persists with the tariff plan.