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Donald Trump’s most recent threat to introduce an further 100% tariff on Chinese goods has been described as a “typical example” of United States’ contradictory behavior, per the Beijing administration.

A Commerce Ministry spokesperson additionally remarked that the nation could implement its own undisclosed “retaliatory steps” if the White House occupant executes his pledge, noting that the country was “not afraid” of a looming trade war.

Last Friday, Donald Trump retaliated at China’s decision to tighten its policies for foreign shipments of critical elements, alleging Beijing of “turning aggressive” and attempting to hold the global community “hostage”.

Additionally, he warned to cancel a planned meeting with China’s President President Xi, which was arranged for a conference in the Republic of Korea before the month ends.

Trump’s comments on that day rattled financial markets, with the S&P 500 share index dropping 2.7%, marking its largest decline since April.

His comments revived fears of a trade conflict between the United States and China.

This past spring, the two sides had consented to remove high import duties on each other’s imports, which had created the possibility of bilateral trade stopping between the two countries.

This left, United States levies on Chinese imports subject to an added thirty percent tariff compared with the start of the year, while items from the United States entering the country are subject to a import levy.

China’s latest remarks – published by the relevant government department in the form of official answers to press queries – reflected rhetoric from the peak of the recent trade conflict.

The remarks condemned American limits on exports on electronic components while defending Beijing’s overseas sale regulations on key elements as “routine measures” to protect state interests and that of every country.

Their representative said that for “a long time”, the US had “broadened the definition” of state security, abused export control measures and “adopted unfair treatments against China.

“Resorting to tariff threats is not the correct approach to deal with China,” the spokesperson commented.

“The nation’s view” on a tariff war has remained consistent: we are not seeking one, but we are not afraid of one.”

Last week, China announced it was strengthening export controls on key elements and additional substances essential to high-technology production.

This was seen as a key move, as the state processes about the vast majority of the planet’s critical minerals, which are employed in goods such as renewable energy components and handheld devices.

Latest statements from both governments are being interpreted by some as a method of bolstering negotiating stances prior to forthcoming discussions.

Is not yet known whether a talks between Trump and President Xi, expected at a summit in the Republic of Korea later this month, will still proceed.