China's Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday morning that it will take counter measures if the U.S. publishes an additional tariffs list. In a statement posted on its website, the ministry said China will protect its interests, taking both quantitative and qualitative measures against the move. The fresh threats of additional tariffs violate prior negotiations and consensus reached between the two countries, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said. A trade war hurt companies and people in both countries, it added in the Chinese statement. Beijing will respond by safeguarding the interests of China and its people — and ... (full story)