The People’s Republic of China has boldly stated its preparedness for any form of conflict with the United States, responding to new trade tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

In a striking declaration made Tuesday night, the Chinese Embassy in the U.S. took to X (formerly Twitter) to issue a stern warning. “If war is what the U.S. wants—be it a tariff war, a trade war, or any other type of war—we are ready to fight till the end.”

China Slams U.S. Over Fentanyl Excuse for Tariff Hikes

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the United States for leveraging the fentanyl crisis as a “flimsy excuse” to justify its tariff increase on Chinese imports. According to the Ministry, China’s countermeasures to protect its rights and interests are fully justified and necessary.

“The U.S., not anyone else, is responsible for the fentanyl crisis,” the statement asserted.

China Accuses U.S. of Smear Tactics and Coercion

China further criticized the U.S. for attempting to shift blame, stating that instead of acknowledging China’s efforts in combating fentanyl trafficking, Washington has resorted to “smearing, pressuring, and blackmailing” Beijing through tariff hikes.

“They’ve been pushing us for helping them,” the post read. “This is not going to solve the U.S.’s problem and will only harm our counternarcotics dialogue and cooperation.”

Beijing Warns Against Bullying and Pressure

In a firm stance, China warned that intimidation tactics would not succeed. “Bullying or coercion does not work on us,” the statement emphasized, urging Washington to cease its pressure tactics.

China advised the U.S. to abandon its confrontational approach and instead engage in fair and equal consultations regarding the fentanyl crisis. “Anyone relying on maximum pressure against China is miscalculating,” the government cautioned.

With tensions escalating over trade policies and international disputes, the confrontation between the world’s two largest economies continues to intensify. How this standoff will unfold remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—China is not backing down.