China vows ‘forceful’ response to US tariffs

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A spokeswoman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry vowed Wednesday that China would have a “resolution and forceful” response to the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese exports, but also called on the U.S. to step back from its “reckless” decision.

“We urge the United States to keep its promise, and meet China halfway in the spirit of the joint statement,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said during a daily news briefing, Reuters reported.

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