China respects all parties resolving economic and trade differences with the United States through consultation on an equal footing, but it will firmly oppose any party striking a deal at China’s expense, its Commerce Ministry said on Monday.
China “will take countermeasures in a resolute and reciprocal manner” if any country sought such deals, a ministry spokesperson said, addressing news about the Trump administration preparing to pressure other countries to limit trade with China in exchange for tariff exemptions from the United States.
I see your point but those allies your are talking about just want piece and trade and are willing to get it at any cost. Most of the EU is already on their knees and begging Mr orange to drop the tarifs and they will do what ever he wants. The tarif intimidations didn’t work on china but it sure worked on most including the EU