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'Give the bully an inch...': Chinese Envoy slams Trump over 50% tariffs on India

Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong rebuked Donald Trump’s steep tariff hike, accusing him of using economic coercion and undermining global trade norms.

August 08, 2025 / 07:36 IST
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China hits out at Trump over India tariff hike
China hits out at Trump over India tariff hike

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, strongly criticized US President Donald Trump after the announcement of a significant tariff increase on imports from multiple countries, including India.

China has firmly opposed the decision, with Ambassador Xu indirectly calling Trump a "bully" and denouncing the use of tariffs as a means of coercion.

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“Give the bully an inch, he will take a mile,” Chinese envoy Xu Feihong posted on X on Thursday, without naming Trump directly.

“Using tariffs as a weapon to suppress other countries violates the UN Charter, undermines WTO rules, and is both unpopular and unsustainable,” he opined.

China has openly condemned the tariff escalation, voicing strong disapproval of what it sees as hostile trade tactics.