The Chinese Communist Party’s propaganda machine is actively engaged in the discussion surrounding recent tariff threats from US President Donald Trump.

A “People’s Daily” commentary asserts that China’s responses are justified, legal, strong, and restrained, while characterizing American tariffs as an attempt to impose “American hegemony.”

The article criticizes the Trump administration for misusing tariffs and presents China as a champion of multilateralism.

The commentary questions the effectiveness of Washington’s trade war, highlighting the resilience of Chinese foreign trade and continued economic development, while suggesting the US has harmed its own companies and consumers without achieving its desired goals.