1. By Mike
Echet
China has a strong message for the United States: “If war is what you want, we’re ready to fight!” This comes after the US raised taxes on things it buys from China, and China decided to fight back. Let’s break it down in simple words so everyone can understand what’s happening.
What’s Going On?
The US and China are having a
big fight, but not with fists or weapons. This fight is about money and trade.
The US buys lots of things from China, like toys, clothes, and electronics. But
the US government, led by President Donald Trump, decided to charge extra taxes
(called tariffs) on these Chinese products. This makes Chinese products more
expensive for Americans to buy.
On Tuesday, the US raised these
taxes to 20%. China didn’t like this, so it fought back by adding 15% taxes on
American farm products, like soybeans and corn. This is called a “trade war,”
where countries use taxes to fight each other instead of talking and solving
problems.
China’s Strong Words
China is not backing down. The
Chinese Embassy in Washington shared a message on X (formerly Twitter) saying,
“If war is what the US wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war, or any other
type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end.” This means China is prepared
to stand strong and protect itself, no matter what.
The Fentanyl Problem
The US is also blaming China
for something called the fentanyl crisis. Fentanyl is a very strong drug that
can be dangerous if not used properly. The US says China is not doing enough to
stop fentanyl from coming into America. But China says this is just an excuse
for the US to raise taxes on Chinese products.
China said, “If the US truly
wants to solve the fentanyl issue, it should talk to China as equals.” China
also said it has already helped the US with this problem, but the US is not being
thankful. Instead, the US is blaming China and using the issue to pressure
them. China doesn’t like this and says, “Intimidation does not scare us.
Bullying does not work on us.”
Canada Joins the Fight
Meanwhile, Canada is also upset
with the US. Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, said Canada will add 25%
taxes on $155 billion worth of American products. This is Canada’s way of
fighting back after the US raised taxes on Canadian and Mexican products.
Trudeau said, “The moment US
tariffs came into effect this morning, so did the Canadian response.” Canada
will start by taxing $30 billion worth of American goods right away and the
rest in 21 days.
What Does This Mean?
When countries fight like this,
it can make things more expensive for everyone. For example, if the US taxes
Chinese toys, those toys might cost more in American stores. If China taxes
American soybeans, farmers in the US might lose money because they can’t sell
as much to China.
This trade war is making things
tense between the US, China, and even Canada. Instead of working together,
these countries are using taxes to fight. But China says it won’t be bullied
and is ready to stand its ground.
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