China evaluates response to new US tariffs ahead of trade talks
China is monitoring US policy and will decide on countermeasures after Trump announced new tariffs. Beijing seeks frank talks during upcoming trade meetings.
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US President Donald Trump announced a new temporary 15% tariff on U.S. imports from all countries on February 24, 2026. This broad measure represents a significant shift in national trade policy that alters existing bilateral tariff measures. The announcement, which comes directly from the U.S. White House, specifies that the 15% duty is intended to be a temporary measure.
US President Donald Trump announced a new temporary 15% tariff on U.S. imports from all countries on February 24, 2026. This broad measure represents a significant shift in national trade policy that alters existing bilateral tariff measures. The announcement, which comes directly from the U.S. White House, specifies that the 15% duty is intended to be a temporary measure.In response, the China 
CN commerce ministry stated that it is closely monitoring U.S. policies and will decide in due course whether to adjust its own countermeasures. The Chinese government (Beijing) has offered to hold consultations regarding the new tariff during upcoming trade talks. This development occurs as both nations prepare for a planned high-level U.S.-China visit and the upcoming sixth round of U.S.-China economic and trade talks.
CN commerce ministry stated that it is closely monitoring U.S. policies and will decide in due course whether to adjust its own countermeasures. The Chinese government (Beijing) has offered to hold consultations regarding the new tariff during upcoming trade talks. This development occurs as both nations prepare for a planned high-level U.S.-China visit and the upcoming sixth round of U.S.-China economic and trade talks.
