China Warns of Retaliation Following Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat Over Iran Support

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun dismissed reports of military assistance to Tehran as "completely fabricated and false." This response follows President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a staggering 50% tariff on Chinese goods if Beijing provides military support to Iran.

Amidst a fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, US intelligence allegedly suggested that China is preparing to send advanced air defense systems to Tehran. While President Trump has postponed his scheduled state visit to China in light of these developments, Beijing maintains that its military exports are strictly regulated under international law. China has made it clear that any "unjustified" tariff hikes by Washington will be met with a decisive countermeasure.