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China warns Trump against sanctions “economic warfare”

China warned that Trump’s use of sanctions as “economic warfare” would only intensify tensions. Beijing also threatened retaliation in response to the move.
WHO: China
WHAT: China warned that sanctions framed as “economic warfare” would intensify tensions and threatened retaliation.
WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 7:21 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: China was reacting to Trump’s move to use sanctions as “economic warfare.”
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