China has removed anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on U.S. white-feathered broiler poultry products.

China is requiring importers of a U.S. industrial chemical to post deposits in preparation for possible anti-dumping duties amid rising trade tension with Washington.

There are only two major pathways open: a continuation of relatively minor actions on both sides that nonetheless could spiral into a tit-for-tat trade war that no one wanted; or then a concerted effort on both sides to engage in negotiations.

China will oppose any “unfair and unreasonable” trade measures by countries such as the United States against its steel companies, a Chinese government think-tank said on Tuesday, arguing protectionism will “poison” the industry.

For now Beijing keen to avoid escalation mindful of the pain it could cause consumers.

Officials didn't provide details on how such a tax would be structured or what good it would apply to.

The US has fallen into the hands of a wealthy predator class that controls the government.

State Councilor Yang Jiechi said that the two countries can address trade disputes through opening of markets and cooperation.

Move follows Trump administration decision to put tariffs on Chinese solar panel imports.

President Trump’s long-held views and campaign words signify heavy political pressure to shrink the U.S. trade deficit. Additional and unprecedented steps will be taken in 2018, primarily directed at China. But the trade deficit, especially the bilateral Sino-American deficit, may not budge.