China’s government issued dual warnings to citizens regarding U.S. travel on Wednesday, citing deteriorating bilateral relations as both nations exchange hefty tariffs on imports.

What Happened: The warnings came shortly after Beijing announced plans to raise reciprocal tariffs on American goods to 84% from 34%, responding to President Donald Trump‘s recent tariff hikes on Chinese products.

“Due to the deterioration of Sino-US economic and trade relations and the domestic security situation in the United States, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism reminds Chinese tourists to fully assess the risks,” China’s tourism ministry stated in an official warning.

The escalating trade …

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