China vows to defend 'interests' against Trump tariff threats


China’s economy remains heavily reliant on exports to drive growth, despite official efforts to raise domestic consumption. - Photo: AFP

BEIJING: China on Wednesday (Jan 22) vowed to defend its "national interests" against tariff threats from US President Donald Trump after warned he could impose a 10 per cent duty on imports from the country by the end of next week.

Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House a day after his inauguration, also warned the European Union it could face stiff levies, while taking aim once again at Beijing over fentanyl trafficking.

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