Beijing, July 11 -- Taking a dig at the new US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that tariffs should not be used as a tool to coerce or bully other countries, or to interfere in other countries' internal affairs.
Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular news briefing when responding to the United States' announcement that it will impose tariffs of up to 50% on Brazilian goods starting August 1 if it does not end its trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of attempting to subvert the government in 2022.
Increasing his fight with the South American nation, Trump also accused Brasilia of "unfair" trade practices, stating he would order the US Trade Representative to ...