Group 1 - The U.S. has announced a 25% tariff on any country engaging in commercial activities with Iran, using tariffs as a geopolitical pressure tool, which could create new risks for the international community and undermine confidence in global economic stability [1][2] - Engaging in normal commercial exchanges is a sovereign right of nations based on their development stage and resource endowments, and should not be dictated by one country through unilateral policies [1] - The U.S. approach of using domestic law to impose tariffs on countries based on their trade relations with specific nations contradicts principles of sovereign equality and non-interference established by international law [1][2] Group 2 - Historical evidence shows that weaponizing tariffs does not resolve issues but rather disrupts international governance and creates chaos, leading to increased global trade costs and instability in supply chains [2] - The Chinese stance on tariffs and trade is clear: there are no winners in trade wars, and politicizing tariffs is detrimental to all parties involved [2] - The global economic recovery is fragile, and countries should value the cooperative environment; the U.S. should prioritize rules and responsibilities in international trade [2]
关税不能成为地缘政治工具
Jing Ji Ri Bao·2026-01-14 22:10