Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- China is launching an investigation into Google over possible violations of its anti-monopoly laws.

The country's market regulator, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), announced the probe on Tuesday.

Officials will examine whether Google has engaged in practices that limit competition in China.

The details of the investigation remain unclear, but it comes at a time of rising trade tensions between China and the United States.

Starting February 10, China will impose new tariffs on American imports.

These include a 15% duty on U.S. coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a 10% increase in tariffs on crude oil, farm equipment, and certain vehicles.

The move is in response to U.S. economic sanctio...