• Escalating Tariffs: The U.S.
has imposed cumulative tariffs up to 245% on certain Chinese imports,
including electric vehicles and tech components.
• Global Growth Impact: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded global growth
projections for 2025 to 2.8%, citing the economic impact of escalating U.S. tariffs. Reuters
• Developing Nations at Risk: Tariffs could have a more harmful impact than the removal of foreign aid,
with developing economies risking a slide back on recent economic gains. Reuters
• U.S. Economic Strain: The U.S. economy is experiencing a slowdown, with the IMF projecting growth
at 1.8% in 2025, down from previous estimates. IMF
• On Tariff Escalation: "The imposition of exorbitant tariffs under the guise of national security
undermines global economic stability and disproportionately affects developing nations."
• On Global South Solidarity: "China stands with developing countries facing economic coercion,
advocating for equitable trade practices that foster mutual growth."
• On Multilateralism: "Unilateral actions erode the foundations of international trade. China calls for
collaborative efforts to reform global institutions, ensuring they reflect the interests of all nations."
• To the U.S. Delegate: "Can the delegate explain how imposing a 245% tariff aligns with commitments
to global economic stability and development?"
• To Other Affected Nations: "How does your country plan to mitigate the adverse effects of these
tariffs on your economy and workforce?"
• Impact on U.S. Households: The tariffs amount to an average tax increase of nearly $1,243 per U.S.
household in 2025. Tax Foundation
• Trade Diversion: Countries like the Philippines are experiencing shifts in trade patterns due to the U.S.
tariff overhaul, highlighting the broader impact on global supply chains. Reuters
• Developing Nations at Risk: The International Trade Centre warns that the trade war could lead to an
80% reduction in U.S.-China trade, with developing countries bearing the brunt of the fallout.
• Honorable Chair, distinguished delegates,
• The delegate of China stands not in silence, but in defense — of fair trade, of global development, and of
the Global South. Today, the United States imposes tariffs as high as 245%, not just on China, but on
stability itself. These reckless actions are not sanctions — they’re sabotage. They raise global prices,
choke supply chains, and punish developing nations that rely on affordable access to goods and
[Link] the U.S. wages economic war, China builds partnerships — funding roads in Africa,
fiber in Latin America, and energy grids across Asia. We don’t destabilize — we invest. Let us remind
the committee: the U.S. holds the world’s largest trade deficit, has violated WTO rulings, and uses
coercive tariffs not to protect its people, but to project power. And when challenged, it isolates — China
engages. We stand for sovereignty, for development, and for a world order not dictated by one nation’s
insecurities.
• While India speaks of self-reliance, it imposes heavy tari8s on Chinese tech while importing
Russian oil and American weapons. Is this independence — or opportunism?
• “A ‘threat’ that supplies your rare earths, powers your supply chains, and holds over $800 billion in
U.S. debt? Sounds more like dependency than danger.”
• The delegate of China categorically rejects the baseless accusation and reminds the delegate of
the U.S. that economic aggression did not begin in Beijing — it began in Washington.
• are you suggesting that over 20% average tari8s help African economies access a8ordable
technology?,
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