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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

China warns it’s prepared for ‘any type of war’ with US in response to Trump tariffs

China has warned the US it is ready to fight “any type” of war as it retaliates against Donald Trump’s mounting trade tariffs – while raising spending on its military.

The trade war between the two superpowers escalated on Tuesday as Mr Trump hiked his levies on Chinese goods to a total of 20 per cent, and China retaliated by imposing 15 per cent tariffs on American agricultural goods.

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