US business group opposes broad tariffs on China

The US Chamber of Commerce, the world's largest trade federation, voiced strong opposition to US President Donald Trump's reported plan to impose sweeping tariffs on China.

Thomas Donohue, president and CEO of the chamber, which represents more than 3 million businesses, said the chamber understands the Trump administration's concern over the impact of China's industrial policies and trade practices.

"But the US Chamber would strongly disagree with a decision to impose sweeping tariffs," Donohue said in a statement released on Thursday.