China hits back against U.S. tariffs with measures targeting agricultural products

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Open this photo in gallery: China says it has imposed additional 15 per cent tariffs on U.S. chicken, wheat, corn and cotton imported into the country.Charlie Neibergall/The Associated Press Minutes after new U.S. tariffs came into force against a slate of Chinese goods Tuesday, Beijing responded by imposing 10- to 15-per-cent levies against U.S. agricultural goods and foodstuffs. Additional 15 per cent tariffs will be imposed on U.S. chicken, wheat, corn and cotton imported into China, while sorghum, soybean, pork, beef, and other foodstuffs will be subject to a 10 per cent tariff, China’s State Council said in a statement....