China criticizes Trump's 100% tariff threat, defends rare-earth controls

Flurry of actions by both sides heralds 'manic period' as Xi summit hangs in balance

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A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the Port of Oakland, California, on Aug. 4. U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose another 100% tariff on Chinese imports on Nov. 1. © Reuters

LORRETTA CHEN and WATARU SUZUKI

HONG KONG/SHANGHAI -- China's government on Sunday said recent American actions have "gravely undermined" the atmosphere of bilateral trade negotiations, in its first official comments since U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Beijing with an additional 100% tariff.

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