China hits back at Trump with tariffs on key US energy imports

LNG and crude included among Chinese tariffs on US goods as Beijing hits back at Trump administration

US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping pictured during the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, in June 2019. China has imposed tariffs on US LNG and crude in reponse to US tariffs on Chinese goods announced just days after Trump returned to the White House.
US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping pictured during the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, in June 2019. China has imposed tariffs on US LNG and crude in reponse to US tariffs on Chinese goods announced just days after Trump returned to the White House.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 4 February 2025, 07:50Updated 4 February 2025, 11:41
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