China on Sunday said it “firmly opposes” the new tarrifs imposed on the country by US President Donald Trump and warned of taking “corresponding countermeasures” to resolutely safeguard its own rights and interests. In a statement, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said that it would also file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the US for its “wrongful practice”.

On Saturday (US time) Trump announced, that effective from Tuesday, the US would impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on all goods imported from China on top of existing duties. Trump also announced he is implementing a 25 per cent additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico.