China has expressed strong disapproval of increasing US pressure on its trade partners, vowing to retaliate against any actions that it deems harmful to its interests. The Trump administration is said to be encouraging its allies to lessen their trade relationships with Beijing in exchange for tariff exemptions, a move that China sees as coercive. Beijing is adamant about the importance of equality in trade negotiations and is cautioning against protectionist measures, underscoring its determination to safeguard its rights in the face of escalating tariffs.