China Plans To Impose New Tariffs On US Agricultural Imports

China announced on Tuesday that it will impose fresh tariffs on U.S. agricultural imports next week in response to Washington’s recent tariff increase.

Beijing’s finance ministry confirmed that an additional 15% tariff will be applied to imports of chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton. Meanwhile, key agricultural products—including sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables, and dairy—will face an extra 10% duty.

The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order on Monday raising tariffs on Chinese goods from 10% to 20%, escalating trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

Beijing Condemns U.S. Tariffs

In a statement, China’s finance ministry condemned what it called the “unilateral imposition of tariffs by the U.S.” and accused Washington of undermining economic cooperation between the two nations.

“The move exacerbates the burden on U.S. companies and consumers and undermines the foundation of economic and trade cooperation between China and the United States,” the ministry said.

Additionally, China’s commerce ministry announced plans to file a lawsuit at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the additional 10% tariffs.

The latest developments mark a significant escalation in the ongoing trade dispute, which has seen both countries impose retaliatory measures in a standoff that continues to unsettle global markets.