Trade war has no winners, China's vice premier warns, as Trump threatens tariffs

Published On Jan 21, 2025, 5:49 AM

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang stated during a speech at the World Economic Forum that there are 'no winners' in a trade war, amidst potential new tariffs threatened by Donald Trump’s administration. This comes as China's economy faces challenges like weak consumption and a real estate downturn, despite recent GDP growth of 5% after stimulus measures.

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