China says it's 'not afraid' of a tariff war in the face of Trump's 100% tariff threat

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : The exchange threatens to derail a possible meeting between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping and end a truce in a tariff war in which new tariffs from both sides briefly topped 100% in April.
54% : "If the US side obstinately insists on its practice, China will be sure to resolutely take corresponding measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests," the post said.
50% : " The response came two days after Trump threatened to increase the tax on imports from China by 1 November in response to new Chinese restrictions on the export of rare earths, a key ingredient for many consumer and military products.
50% : Trump has placed tariffs on imports from many US trading partners this year, seeking to win concessions in return for tariff reductions.
50% : Trump said China is "becoming very hostile" and that it's holding the world captive by restricting access to rare earth metals and magnets.
39% : Both sides accuse the other of violating the spirit of the truce by imposing new restrictions on trade.

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