China firmly opposes U.S. tariff proposals, countermeasures underway

Photo taken on April 4, 2018 shows the entrance to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC) in Beijing, capital of China. China strongly condemns and firmly opposes the United States tariff proposals and is ready to take countermeasures on U.S. products, the MOC said Wednesday. A spokesperson of the MOC made the statement after the U.S. administration announced a proposed list of products subject to additional tariffs, which covers Chinese exports worth 50 billion dollars with a suggested tariff rate of 25 percent. (Xinhua/Li He)