China warns nations against ‘appeasing’ US in trade deals

China has warned countries against appeasing the US in trade talks over President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
A Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson made the comments in response to a report that Washington plans to put pressure on governments to restrict trade with Beijing in exchange for exemptions to US import taxes.
The Trump administration has started talks with trading partners over tariffs, with a Japanese delegation visiting Washington last week and South Korea is set to start negotiations this week.
Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on Chinese imports, while other countries have also been hit with levies on their goods.
“Appeasement cannot bring peace, and compromise cannot earn one respect,” the Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson said.

Source: BBC | Language: English