China Warns US of Retaliation Over Iran Sanctions, Trade Tensions Rise

China has issued a strong warning to the United States, vowing to take "all necessary measures" to protect its national interests following the U.S. escalation of sanctions against Iran. Beijing denounced the U.S. threat of secondary sanctions for countries continuing to trade with Tehran, emphasizing that such actions would be illegal. This stance comes as China remains a significant buyer of Iranian oil, defying previous U.S. efforts to curb Tehran's revenue.

Simultaneously, trade tensions are escalating between Canada and the U.S., with Canada announcing retaliatory tariffs on American imports. These developments highlight a growing pattern of economic friction, as China also advises its citizens to leave Eswatini, a key ally of Taiwan, citing "security risks." In a separate incident, a Chinese ship was apprehended with banned shark fins in an operation involving the U.S. Coast Guard, further underscoring complex international maritime and economic interactions.