China said it would take “countermeasures” against countries that take trade deals with the United States that it deems to be detrimental to its interests. The Trump administration imposed a 145% tariff on China which countered with a 125% tariff on imports from the U.

The Chinese commerce ministry said it would respond “resolutely” with reciprocal countermeasures should such a situation arise.

China is warning other countries against making trade deals with the United States to China’s detriment. BEIJING — China on Monday warned other countries against making trade deals with the United States to China’s detriment.