China's diplomatic actions during U.S.tariff increase.


China's diplomatic actions during U.S.tariff increase.

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China's diplomatic actions during U.S.tariff increase.

China is trying to get other countries on its side in the trade war with the U.S. China wants these countries to pressure the U.S. to stop putting tariffs on Chinese goods.

The U.S. put tariffs on goods from many countries, but then delayed them for most countries except China. The U.S. wants these countries to make trade deals that are better for the U.S..

China is upset about the tariffs and says it will fight back. China has already put tariffs on U.S. goods.

China has been talking to countries in Europe and Southeast Asia about the tariffs. China wants these countries to work together to oppose the U.S. tariffs.

Not all countries are willing to side with China, though. Some countries, like Australia, have their own problems with China.


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What is China trying to do in the trade war with the U.S.?

China is trying to get other countries on its side.

What does China want these countries to do regarding U.S. tariffs?

China wants these countries to pressure the U.S. to stop putting tariffs on Chinese goods.

How has China responded to the U.S. tariffs?

China is upset and has already put tariffs on U.S. goods.


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