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China urges immediate removal of US tariffs, warns of retaliation

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China on Thursday (April 3, 2025) said it "firmly opposes" sweeping new US tariffs on its exports, vowing "countermeasures" to protect its rights and interests.

U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited a potentially ruinous global trade war after imposing 10% levies on imports from around the world and harsh extra duties on key trading partners.

Mr. Trump unveiled particularly stinging tariffs of 34% on China, one of its largest trading partners.