A Chinese official criticized Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday for referring to its people as "peasants," as trade tensions escalate between the two countries.
Speaking on Fox News' "Fox & Friends" on Thursday, Vance responded to questions about how tariffs would bring prices down while boosting domestic manufacturing by talking about the national debt.
"To make it a little more crystal clear, we borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture," he said.
When asked about the remarks during a news conference on Tuesday, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country had made its position on the trade relations clear.
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China hits back at JD Vance's 'peasants' comment ahead of 104% tariff deadline
- by: Kinsey Crowley
- 04.09.25
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USA TODAY
- 04/10/2025
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