TOKYO -- China on Friday urged the U.S. to sit down for talks "as soon as possible" but at the same time threatened countermeasures after President Donald Trump slapped additional import tariffs that could exacerbate the ongoing trade war.
Beijing urges talks with Washington after the U.S.'s latest duty pronouncement

China said on Friday it opposed President Donald Trump's threat to impose an additional 10% duty on Chinese imports. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
TOKYO -- China on Friday urged the U.S. to sit down for talks "as soon as possible" but at the same time threatened countermeasures after President Donald Trump slapped additional import tariffs that could exacerbate the ongoing trade war.