China stated “It has to fight back” against US tariffs of 25% on $34 bn of Chinese imports as the US tariffs implemented this morning will be set on over 800 Chinese goods, notes the research team at TD Securities.
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“China has said it will retaliate in kind, while further tariffs could be implemented over coming weeks, with both sides preparing lists of up to $50bn in imports and President Trump warning that he was prepared to impose tariffs of as much as $500bn. Chinese officials also noted they will maintain stability in financial markets and CNY.”