US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the US is prepared for conflict with China amid escalating trade tensions. Tensions rose after President Trump doubled tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting China to respond with its own tariffs. Hegseth underscored the importance of military strength, while emphasizing Trump's positive relationship with President Xi Jinping and prioritizing Indo-Pacific military readiness.
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