China warns of 'countermeasures' against any deals that harm its interests

China has issued a strong warning, threatening "corresponding countermeasures" if any trade deals harm its interests during the Trump administration's negotiations. While China respects efforts to resolve disputes with the U.S., it rejects the idea of using tariff talks to isolate Beijing. Both sides have imposed steep tariffs—Trump raising rates to 145% and China responding in kind—and Beijing warns that harming others' interests for short-term gains will backfire. The situation reflects high-stakes brinkmanship between the two global powers.