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2w ago

China Issues Travel and Education Warnings as U.S.-China Trade War Escalates

Beijing raises tariffs on U.S. goods by 50% and cautions citizens about safety risks in the United States, while Washington increases tariffs to 125%.

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Overview

  • China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism advises citizens to assess risks before traveling to the U.S., citing worsening trade relations and domestic security concerns.
  • The Ministry of Education warns Chinese students about potential safety risks of studying in the U.S., referencing restrictive policies like Ohio's higher education law targeting Chinese institutions.
  • Beijing imposes an additional 50% tariff on U.S. imports, escalating its response to President Trump's 104% tariff increase earlier in the week.
  • The Trump administration retaliates with a further tariff hike to 125%, signaling a deepening trade standoff between the two nations.
  • Chinese officials accuse the U.S. of unilateralism and economic bullying, while global observers warn of widespread economic fallout from the intensifying trade war.