Xi Jinping Vows China Won’t Back Down Amid U.S. Tariff War
- THE CHINA NOW

- Apr 11
- 2 min read

Summary
Xi Jinping warns China will not back down in the face of "unreasonable" actions, specifically regarding U.S. tariffs.
During his meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Xi called on the EU to join China in resisting U.S. trade pressure.
China has retaliated with a 125% tariff on U.S. goods, escalating the ongoing trade dispute.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has firmly stated that China will never back down when faced with “unreasonable” actions, specifically referring to the escalating U.S. tariffs. In a speech delivered during a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Xi highlighted the economic and diplomatic tensions stemming from U.S. trade policies, marking a notable moment in the ongoing trade war between the two largest economies.


