'All options' ready if US adds tariffs

Beijing says immediate, vigorous counteractions can be expected

China has made full preparations and will take all possible counteractions if the United States announces a new tariff list on Chinese imports to the US worth $100 billion, a Ministry of Commerce spokesman said on Friday night.

Gao Feng, the ministry spokesman, said China will not hesitate but will immediately take all vigorous actions possible, facing escalated trade friction with the US.