China hits back with tariffs on US imports worth $3bnChina has imposed tariffs of up to 25% on 128 US imports, including pork and wine, after US President Donald Trump raised duties on foreign steel and aluminium imports earlier in March. The tariffs affecting some $3bn (£2.1bn) of imports kick in on Monday. Beijing said the move was to "safeguard China's interests and balance" losses caused by new US tariffs. China had previously said it did not want a trade war but would not sit by if its economy was hurt. China said the new tariffs were a retaliatory measure in light of Mr Trump's decision to raise duties on steel and aluminium imports.