Trade
China Vows ‘All Necessary Measures’ Against New US Tariffs
US President Donald Trump said Thursday in a social media post that China will be charged an additional 10% tariff on March 4.
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China warned it would hit back at Donald Trump’s trade threats after the US president unveiled additional tariffs on Chinese imports, raising the risk of tensions spiraling between the world’s largest economies.
“If the US insists on having its own way, China will counter with all necessary measures to defend its legitimate rights and interests,” a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said Friday. In response to the last round of tariffs, the department previously vowed to take “corresponding” steps.