China firmly opposes U.S. tariff proposals, countermeasures underway

Photo taken on April 4, 2018 shows the entrance to the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Beijing, capital of China. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang Wednesday said the U.S. tariff proposals are "a typical unilateralist and protectionist action." China strongly condemns and firmly opposes such action, Lu made the statement after the U.S. administration announced a proposed list of products subject to additional tariffs, which covers Chinese exports worth 50 billion dollars with a suggested tariff rate of 25 percent. (Xinhua/Li He)