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China Threatens Countermeasures Against Nations Striking U.S. Trade Deals at Its Expense

…Africa caught in the middle

by Joan Aimuengheuwa
April 21, 2025
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China and U.S. Trade Deals

China and U.S. Trade Deals

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China has warned that any nation seen compromising its interests by cutting trade deals with the United States will face the consequences.

The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing stated:

“China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China’s interests. If this happens, China will never accept it and will resolutely take countermeasures.”

That message came on the heels of increasing chatter that the U.S. government is aggressively courting trade partners, promising tariff relief in return for cutting economic ties with China—especially in sensitive sectors like manufacturing and tech.

Washington is engineering a campaign. From Japan to South Korea, and now eyeing Taiwan and India, the U.S. is making trade deals a loyalty test.

Reports suggest American negotiators have floated ideas like “secondary tariffs” for countries that don’t toe the anti-China line, and are discouraging nations from becoming backdoors for re-routed Chinese exports.

Vietnam, clearly paying attention, has reportedly tightened border checks, blocking goods suspected of being Chinese in origin from sneaking into the U.S. under another flag.

Japan and South Korea, economic heavyweights with deep ties to both Washington and Beijing, have been drawn into early negotiations. In fact, South Korea’s top trade envoy is already in Washington to start talks. These aren’t your typical trade discussions—they’re geopolitical chess matches.

China sees it for what it is—a move to isolate, frustrate, and ultimately weaken its global economic reach. And it’s not just pushing back with statements. Beijing has a history of acting fast and strategically when crossed.

In 2016, South Korea agreed to host a U.S. missile system. The result? Chinese tourists vanished, South Korean businesses in China faced new obstacles, and bilateral relations went cold.
This time around, the stakes are even higher.

China’s grip on critical raw materials gives it an advantage it didn’t fully leverage before. It’s already restricted exports of gallium and germanium, key ingredients in chips and defence systems.

And now it’s clamping down on rare earth exports too, vital for everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.

Beijing’s strategy is two-pronged: resist American pressure and tighten its embrace of other regions. Xi Jinping’s recent tour of Southeast Asia and Europe wasn’t just ceremonial.

Visits to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia signalled a pivot—China is doubling down on regional cooperation and strengthening trade alliances where U.S. influence is less entrenched.

But here’s where things get complicated. Many countries are stuck in the middle. African nations, for example, are facing a high-stakes choice. U.S. overtures come with promises—access, funding, and relief from tariffs.

But China has been a consistent investor in the region, from infrastructure to mining. Trade between Africa and China hit $282 billion last year. That’s not a number you walk away from easily.

There’s also the fear factor. China has a track record of swiftly responding to diplomatic slights with economic punishment. And when Beijing says it will “resolutely take reciprocal countermeasures,” it means it.

Some analysts think the U.S. may struggle to rally a united front. Bert Hofman, former World Bank director for China, said bluntly, “The Trump administration’s inconsistent policy approach undermines its credibility.”

Still, he acknowledged that China’s trade surplus is a real sore point—and that the country must boost domestic demand to restore balance.
The next wave of global trade might just be about influence, leverage, and who gets to call the shots.

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