China warns of countermeasures against US over tariff hikes threat

April 14, Al Jazeera - China has threatened “countermeasures” if the US “goes ahead with the tariff hikes on China”, which Beijing says follow false media reports claiming it provided military support to Iran.

“Media reports accusing China of providing military support to Iran are purely fabricated,” China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on X.

“If the US goes ahead with the tariff hikes on China on the basis of these accusations, China will respond with countermeasures.

“China always acts prudently and responsibly on the export of military products, and exercises strict control in accordance with China’s laws and regulations and due international obligations.”