China warned countries negotiating with the U.S. that they will face retaliation if they strike tariff deals that harm Beijing, further complicating trade talks around the world.

China on Monday warned other countries against making trade deals with the United States to China’s detriment. Governments including those of Taiwan, Japan and South Korea have begun negotiations with Washington after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs against almost all of America’s trading partners on April 2.

Appeasement will not bring peace, and compromise will not be respected, a Chinese govt spokesperson said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.