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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

China slaps extra tariffs of up to 15% on imports of major US farm exports, including soy and beef

China announced Tuesday it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef.

The tariffs announced by the Commerce Ministry are due to take effect from March 10. They follow U.S. President Donald Trump’s order to raise tariffs on imports of Chinese products to 20% across the board. Those took effect on Tuesday.

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