After U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would impose 25% tariffs on any country doing business with Iran, China stated that it opposes "all illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction." According to a statement from the Chinese embassy in Washington, "China's position against imposing indiscriminate tariffs is consistent and clear. Trade tariff wars have no winners, and coercion and pressure cannot solve problems. China will take all necessary measures to protect its legitimate rights and interests."

