China just issued a strong warning to countries considering trade deals with the United States that China would not hesitate to retaliate against them if they were to work with the U.S to undermine China's interest.

This statement comes amidst the escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies, while spectating countries find themselves caught in the crossfire and are forced to choose to choose a side.

U.S makes first move

U.S was the first to make a first move, after the Trump administration started pressuring countries to restrict their trade with China in exchange for an exemptions to U.S tariffs.

Just last week, the Trump Administration had a talk with the Japanese delegation who visited Washington. This week, South Korea is seeking to do the same.

Trump also revealed that more than 70 countries have also reached out to the U.S to start negotiations since the tariff was announced.

Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has imposed hefty taxes on Chinese imports, while other countries have also been hit with levies on their goods.

Of all the different countries, China was the country that was hit with the heaviest tax, making Chinese leaders to believe that this was the U.S' deliberate attack on their country.

Trump initially imposed a 145% on imports from China, but the levies on some Chinese goods could very possibly reach a whopping 245%.

In response to U.S "oppression", China dished out a 125% retaliatory taxes on products from the U.S. China's leaders have also vowed that they are ready to fight to the bitter end! A Chinese Commerce Ministry Spokesperson said

"Appeasement cannot bring peace, and compromise cannot earn one respect."

Countries are starting to make their choice

Korea and Japan are the first few countries who have already made their choice. A Japanese analysis explained that while Japan is very unwilling to make such a difficult choise, but if it had to, it would come down to a numbers game.

"If you put the numbers on it, about 20% of Japan's profitability comes from the United States, about 15% comes from the People's Republic of China. "

Similarly, South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo has said his country will begin trade talks with the U.S this week. U.S Vice President JD Vance is also expecting to meet India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a visit to the country this week.

With the 26% tariff weighing heavily on the Indian economy, many experts are expecting the Indian Prime Minister to cave to U.S demands.

VP Vance also revealed last week that U.S is also currently in the midst of a negotiation with the UK, and there is a good chance a trade deal could be reached. In an interview with UnHerd website, VP Vance said

"We're certainly working very hard with Keir Starmer's government."

China's warning....

As more and more countries have started to make their stance very clear, China is sending a very stern warning that China is not afraid to declare war on them as well if they were to side with the U.S.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said in an interview with CNBC

"China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China's interest. If this happens, China will not accept it and will resolutely take reciprocal countermeasures."

The ministry also warned about the dangers of countries adopting a "Law of the Jungle" mentality when it comes to international trade.

China also positioned itself as a international defender of fairness and justice, who is willing to work with all parties to end the U.S tariff war while describing U.S actions as "abusing tariffs" and "unilateral bullying."

In recent weeks, China has also campaigned to draw countries to join their camp. Over the previous weeks, Chinese President Xi JinPing has started a Southeast Asia tour in an effort to strengthen the country's regional ties with Southeast Asia.

The Chinese President's tour started with Vietnam, Malaysia, then Cambodia. The President has also revealed plans that it will be expanding its diplomatic talks to Russia and African countries as well.