Nigeria, March 4 -- President Donald Trump's blanket tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, Canada, and China took effect on Tuesday, triggering a trade war as the affected countries have begun imposing retaliatory tariffs.

China, responding swiftly, announced 15 per cent tariffs on chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton imports from the US shortly after Mr Trump's tariff took effect.

According to a statement issued by the Beijing State Council Tariff Commission on Tuesday, an additional 10 per cent tariff has also been imposed on "sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products" from the US.

China has also added 15 American companies, including drone maker Skydio, to its export control list.

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