Washington DC, March 4 -- China is set to impose additional tariffs of 10-15% on certain US imports starting March 10, the Chinese Ministry of Finance announced, media reports said.

The new levies will target major American exports such as chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton.

This move signals a fresh escalation in the prolonged trade conflict between the world's two largest economies.

US tariffs trigger global backlash

Just after midnight on Tuesday, the United States introduced sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, pushing trade tensions to new heights.

These fresh duties have propelled US tariffs to historic levels, leaving businesses and foreign governments scrambling to respond.

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