China has imposed new tariffs in response to recent actions by Donald Trump. After taking office, Trump implemented tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China to address what the White House described as an “extraordinary threat posed by illegal aliens and drugs, including deadly fentanyl.”

Last month, Trump signed an executive order adding a 10% tariff on all goods from China, later raised to 20%. The White House claimed China had “failed to take the actions necessary to stem the flow of precursor chemicals” used by criminal cartels.

China retaliated by announcing tariffs of 15% on coal and liquefied natural gas, along with 10% on crude oil, farming equipment, and some cars. Additional 15% tariffs were imposed on chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton, while other agricultural products like soybeans, pork, and seafood faced a 10% increase, according to AP.

Beijing also added 15 US companies to its export control list, banning the export of dual-use items. China’s ministry stated the companies “endanger China’s national security and interests.”

International relations professor Sun Chenghao remarked, “The US hopes to get a trade deal with China… but the current atmosphere is not good.”