DTNZ: China hits back at US with 34% import tariffs

The move follows President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” duties on all Chinese goods.

China will impose a 34% tariff on all imports from the US starting April 10, the country’s Finance Ministry announced on Friday. The decision follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 34% levy on Chinese goods in the latest escalation of a tariff war.

DTNZ: China responds to US tariffs

Beijing has introduced levies on American goods in response to Washington’s placed on Chinese products.

Beijing has slapped tariffs of up to 15% on various food commodities imported from the US and expanded controls on doing business with American firms. The move comes in response to Washington’s latest tariff hikes on Chinese goods.