China has issued a warning to the United States, vowing to retaliate if the Trump administration moves forward with a new set of reciprocal tariffs expected to be announced on April 2.

According to Chinese state media, the warning was delivered during a video call earlier this week between Chinese officials and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The update came from Yuyuantantian, a Weibo account tied to state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV), which often reflects Beijing’s stance on key issues.

“If the U.S. is determined to harm China’s interests, China will resolutely retaliate,” the post stated, though it did not outline any specific countermeasures.

During the call, China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng reportedly had “candid and in-depth exchanges” with Greer on critical trade and economic matters. The U.S. side emphasized “serious concerns” over China’s trade practices, according to its official readout. Both sides agreed to keep lines of communication open.

President Donald Trump is preparing to unveil a broad reciprocal tariff policy targeting major U.S. trade partners. This move comes amid escalating tensions with China, following his earlier imposition of a 20% cumulative surtax on Chinese imports.

On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on global business leaders to oppose protectionism, using the moment to position China as a stable and reliable partner in contrast to the rising wave of U.S. tariffs.

Meanwhile, CCTV noted that several American companies have recently expressed a strong desire for both governments to ensure a more stable environment for business. The network added that mutual respect must be the foundation for any meaningful cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, Wikimedia commons.