China's Ministry of Commerce announced Tuesday that China will have to take countermeasures in response to the new US tariffs on imports of Chinese goods.

The US decided to impose a 10 per cent charge on imports of Chinese goods worth 200 billion dollars, as well as the possibility of imposing new tariff measures in the future. "we deeply regret that these measures will be taken and we will have to take countermeasures to defend our legitimate interests and freedom of international trade." Beijing-Sputnik reported Chinese response.

US President Donald Trump, on Monday, announced a new $ 200 billion fee of 10 percent. This decision will come into force on 24 September, and tariffs will rise to 25 per cent as of 1 January 2019. If China continues to take action.

Premier, Wen Jiabao planned to head to Washington in the coming week, and the Chinese side was forced to change its plans, causing the new US move. However, the final decision has not yet been taken.