China was pushed back on Tuesday after Vice President JD Vance told Fox News last week that the US would “look money from Chinese farmers to buy what Chinese farmers produce.”
Vance made a statement in an interview with Fox & Friends while talking about the impact of the Trump administration's tariffs.
“I think it would be useful to all of us retreat and ask us, ask ourselves, and ask if the globalist economy has won the United States. And the answer is basically going to be a little more clear to buy what other countries make for us, and to make that a little more clear to buy a Chinese rescuer.
When asked about Vance's comments on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lyn Zian said, “It's amazing and sad to hear the words that are lacking in knowledge and respect from the people this vice president has spoken.
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Vice President JD Vance arrives at the “Make America Rich Again” trade announcement event held at the Rose Garden in the White House on April 2nd. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
“China has fully clarified its position on trade relations with the US,” he added.
The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital.
China's criticism of Vance on Tuesday comes as the US and China are involved in an escalating dispute over tariffs.
We say Trump is not willing to trade with China unless the trade deficit is resolved.
President Donald Trump keeps the charts when making mutual tariff comments during an event at the White House on April 2. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)
“During the first Trump administration, everyone said Trump tariffs would be inflation at the time. What actually happened – we had 1.5% inflation and we had the fastest growing economy of our generation. “Of course, the Biden administration had four terrible years.”
President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping pushed back Tuesday last week with comments from Vice President JD Vance. (Getty)
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“We've seen factories shut down, we've seen an increase in inflation. We've seen a high cost of a home that most Americans can't afford to buy a home right now,” he said. “President Trump is moving this economy in a different direction. He ran it. He promised it, and now he's delivering it.”
