In a statement, the ministry’s spokesperson vowed further “countermeasures” against the United States but did not specify what steps it would take.

China will file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization and take necessary countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests, the Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday after the United States announced it would impose a 10 percent additional tariff on goods from China.

China, which was subjected to an additional 10 per cent US tariffs, had vowed to challenge the step at the WTO. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has promised to implement countermeasures and has accused the United States of violating trade rules.

Trump argues the tariffs are necessary to “protect Americans” and to curb the export of fentanyl. But for our North American neighbors, the move sparked an undeniable sense of betrayal.

If the dispute is not resolved after 60 days, "the complainant may request adjudication by a panel." Experts then assess whether the tariffs are compliant with WTO rules, in a pro

Beijing has on Tuesday revealed that it has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization over US President Donald Trump's tariff hikes on Chinese goods.