China vows to sue U.S. over Trump's tariff policy

Beijing says 10% duty 'severely violates' WTO rules, promises 'countermeasures'

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The sun sets behind cranes at the Port of Los Angeles. China says it will retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy. © Reuters

WATARU SUZUKI and STELLA YIFAN XIE

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG -- The Chinese government on Sunday said it will file a lawsuit against the U.S. at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and take further actions in response to President Donald Trump's decision to slap a new 10% tariff on Chinese goods.

Trump this weekend signed executive orders imposing 10% on goods from China, as well as 25% on Canadian and Mexican imports, effective Feb. 4. The tariffs are in response to the countries' failure to stop the flow of narcotics such as fentanyl into the U.S., according to Trump.

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