China studies countermeasures against US’ threatened extra 10% tariff; US agricultural, food goods likely to be listed: source

China hopes the US will not repeat its mistakes and will promptly return to the right path of resolving differences through equitable dialogue. If the US insists on proceeding on its own course, China will take all necessary countermeasures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests,

the MOFCOM spokesperson said

Lin Jianchinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson

If the US continues to use the fentanyl issue to pressure, blackmail, coerce and threaten China, it will only be counterproductive and deal a blow to the dialogue and cooperation between China and the US in the field of drug control,

Lin told a regular press briefing

If the US insists on imposing unilateral tariffs and formally announces relevant measures, China will definitely carry out strong, powerful countermeasures,

the source stressed