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China has retaliated against the United States by imposing new tariffs on American energy, vehicles, and machinery.

This response follows President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose tariffs on key trade partners, including China, adding a 10% tariff on top of existing duties.

READ ALSO: Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations

The new Chinese tariffs include a 15% levy on US coal and liquefied natural gas imports, and a 10% duty on crude oil, agricultural machinery, and vehicles. Last year, China imported more than $7 billion in US energy products, but this amount is small compared to the $94 billion in energy imports it receives from Russia.

China has framed these actions as a direct response to what it calls the US’s “unilateral tariff hike,” accusing the US of violating World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and disrupting trade relations. In retaliation, China plans to file a formal complaint with the WTO.

Beyond the tariffs, China has also launched an investigation into US tech giant Google and placed several US companies, including PVH Corp. and Illumina, on its list of “unreliable entities.”

Additionally, Beijing has imposed new export controls on rare earth metals and chemicals, further escalating tensions between the two nations.

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