China has strongly condemned growing US pressure on its trading partners, pledging to retaliate against actions harming its interests. Washington is reportedly urging allies to reduce trade with Beijing for tariff exemptions, which China views as coercive. Beijing insists on equality in trade talks and warns against protectionism, emphasizing its resolve to defend its rights amidst escalating tariffs.
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