With trade tensions between China and the United States heating up in recent weeks, it seems as though some local businesses have started taking the fight into their own hands.
Chengdu F&B Venues Add ‘Tariffs‘ for American Customers
With trade tensions between China and the United States heating up in recent weeks, it seems as though some local businesses have started taking the fight into their own hands.
Shortly after both countries began slapping tariffs on each other’s goods, a few F&B establishments in Sichuan responded by announcing extra 25-30 percent service charges for American customers, Chengdu-Expat reports.
According to a sign that was eventually removed, Chengdu bar Mr. Beer claimed to introduce a new policy that would require all American patrons to be charged an additional 30 percent.
Translation of the sign:
“As a result of the rising cost of the trade war in the United States, the store will levy a 30 percent charge on American citizens.”
However, the owner of Mr. Beer later told Chengdu-Expat that the stunt was just a joke intended as a dig at the current issue and that no such policy was actually in place. The sign has since been taken down.
In our opinion, as Highlights of Xi’s keynote speech at Boao Forum :
Xi said China will significantly lower the import tariffs for vehicles and reduce import tariffs for some other products this year.
“We will take the initiative to expand imports,” Xi said.
China does not seek trade surplus; we have a genuine desire to increase imports and achieve the greater balance of international payments under the current account,” he said.
Speaking of the first China International Import Expo to be held in Shanghai this November, Xi said friends from around the world are welcome to participate in the Expo.
China will adopt policies to promote high-standard liberalization and facilitation of trade and investment, and explore the opening of free trade ports with Chinese characteristics,Xi said.
We extend our warm welcome to people who are from different country, respect different culture. Such kind of “traffits” should be taken down.
Source: China Daily, That’s