China slaps restrictions on 18 US defence firms after Trump's additional 50% tariffs

China slaps restrictions on 18 US defence firms after Trump's additional 50% tariffs

China's and U.S.' flags are seen printed on paper in this illustration taken January 27, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

China‘s commerce ministry slapped restrictions on more than a dozen US defence firms on Wednesday after President Donald Trump made good on his threat to impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.

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