Beijing: The tariff war between the superpower United States and China continues to intensify. Both countries are aggressively imposing tariffs on each other without backing down. In this context, China has issued warnings to its citizens. It advised Chinese students and tourists to think twice and plan carefully before traveling to the United States, urging them to assess the potential risks they may face in America.Amid the ongoing tariff war between the U.S. and China, the Chinese tourism department released an important statement. It urged Chinese citizens traveling to the U.S. to evaluate the risks they might encounter and to remain cautious. It also advised students intending to study in U.S. states to assess local security risks before going. Due to current safety conditions, it suggested that avoiding travel to the U.S. might be a better choice for now.
At the same time, the Chinese Ministry of Education issued a separate warning for those planning to pursue higher education in the U.S. It noted that certain U.S. states have unfavorable regulations toward Chinese citizens. It advised future students to be aware of the potential issues they may face locally.
Meanwhile, due to global economic fluctuations, Trump temporarily stepped back. He announced a 90-day suspension of retaliatory tariffs previously imposed on India and over 75 other countries. While those additional tariffs were halted within a day of their implementation, the tariff war with China escalated further on Wednesday. Dramatic developments unfolded throughout the day as Trump announced 50% additional tariffs, and within hours, China retaliated with an equal countermeasure.
China confirmed that 84% tariffs on U.S. goods would come into effect starting Thursday. Reacting strongly, Trump raised tariffs on Chinese products from the existing 104% to 125%, declaring their immediate enforcement. Meanwhile, the European Union reimposed tariffs on the U.S., announcing phase-wise additional tariffs on American products worth $23 billion. Canada also joined in, declaring a 25% increase in tariffs on U.S. auto products.
