- India,
- 06-Mar-2025 02:20 PM IST
China vs USA: Trade tensions between the US and China have now reached their peak. After President Donald Trump adopted the policy of tariff and trade war, China has even threatened the US with war. China has clearly stated, "If the US wants war, whether it is a tariff war, trade war or any other type of war, we are ready to fight till the end." This statement has created a stir globally and has also caused turmoil in international markets.How did this trade war start?The Trump administration decided to impose heavy tariffs on many countries including China, Canada, Mexico and India. The move was aimed at boosting the US economy and protecting domestic industries. But China reacted strongly to this and imposed retaliatory tariffs on the US, which further increased tensions between the two countries.After these decisions of the US, China immediately reacted and imposed a 10-15% tariff on US agricultural products. This not only worsened the trade relations between the two countries but also affected the global economy. Both the countries are now leaving no stone unturned in adopting tough economic policies against each other.Formal threat from ChinaAmidst this entire dispute, China officially warned America. On Tuesday, the Chinese Embassy issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) saying, "If America wants war, whether it is a tariff war, trade war or any other type of war, we are ready to fight till the end." This statement is considered to be China's sharpest response against President Trump's policies. China has long been trying to show America as an unstable power, while presenting itself as a stable and peace-loving country.Strong response from AmericaAfter this threat from China, America also responded in the same manner. US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth said on Fox and Friends channel, "America is also ready for war with China." This statement shows that America is also not ready to back down under any circumstances.The US has always considered China as its biggest strategic rival, and after recent developments it has become clear that the tension between the two countries may increase further in the coming days. China has announced a defense budget of $249 billion for 2025-26, while the US defense budget is $890 billion. This shows that both countries are ready against each other not only at the trade but also at the military level.Future prospectsDue to this increasing tension, instability is being seen in the global markets. Investors and companies are worried about the uncertainty that this trade war may turn into a real war. This war of words between China and America has made countries around the world alert and are assessing its impact on the global economy.Now it remains to be seen whether the two countries resolve this dispute through talks or this confrontation becomes even more serious. At present, the whole world is keeping an eye on this tension.