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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Namita Singh

Beijing lashes out at JD Vance for comments about ‘Chinese peasants’

JD Vance Trump (Organization) China
  • The US has imposed new tariffs on dozens of countries, including a 104% levy on Chinese goods, deepening a global trade war and causing Asian markets to slump.
  • Vice President JD Vance's remarks referring to Chinese workers as "peasants" have drawn criticism from China.
  • US consumers are stockpiling goods in anticipation of price rises due to the tariffs, reminiscent of Covid-era panic buying.
  • The UK has stated it will not alter its Online Safety Act as part of trade negotiations with the US.
  • China is reportedly considering banning Hollywood films in retaliation for the tariffs.

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