China announced on Tuesday that it will introduce new tariffs on specific U.S. imports starting February 10. This decision is a direct response to the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, according to China’s Ministry of Finance.
Under the new measures, coal and liquefied natural gas will face a 15% tariff, while crude oil, certain agricultural machinery, and some cars will be hit with a 10% tariff.
Additionally, China stated that it will impose export controls on various metals like tungsten and tellurium, as mentioned in a separate announcement.
The announcement follows President Trump’s directive on Saturday to impose an additional 10% tariff on imports from China, as well as tariffs affecting Canada and Mexico, which have since been delayed. The increased tariffs on Chinese goods took effect on Tuesday.
The Trump administration has referred to these tariffs as a means to encourage foreign countries to take stronger action against the trafficking of fentanyl into the U.S. In response, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that China has provided significant support for counternarcotics efforts.
“China urges the U.S. to rectify its mistakes, maintain the positive momentum in our cooperation on counternarcotics, and ensure the steady and sustainable development of the China-U.S. relationship,” the spokesperson stated on Sunday.