China threatens ‘countermeasures’ in response to Trump’s latest tariff threat
US President Donald Trump said on social media he would impose an additional 50% tariff on China.
China threatened to “resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests”, in response to US President Donald Trump’s threat of an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.
The Commerce Ministry statement, issued early on Tuesday, said the US‘s imposition of “so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’” on China is “completely groundless and is a typical unilateral bullying practice”.
The ministry hinted more retaliatory tariffs may be coming.
“The countermeasures China has taken are aimed at safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests, and maintaining the normal international trade order. They are completely legitimate,” the ministry said.
