Global leaders denounced the United States' controversial tariff tactics during heated discussions at the 61st Munich Security Conference, with critics calling the approach economically destabilizing. Representatives from multiple countries and regions emphasized the risks of protectionism amid ongoing trade tensions.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized unilateral trade actions in his keynote address, stating: \"Protectionism offers no way out, and arbitrary tariffs produce no winners.\" His remarks resonated with attendees advocating for multilateral cooperation to address global economic challenges.
The three-day forum highlighted growing frustrations with US trade policies under former President Trump, which some delegates argued undermine international market stability. While official statements avoided direct political targeting, multiple private roundtables reportedly addressed concerns about escalating trade barriers between major economies.
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