U.S. President Donald Trump threw a curve ball at China by linking the fentanyl issue to his tariffs on imports. The Chinese government is swinging back.

U.S. tariffs could push allies to forge closer relationships with other countries like China and India, according to former U.S. diplomat Wendy Cutler.

China will take all necessary measures to safeguard its rights and interests, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump increased tariffs on all U.S. steel and aluminium imports.

Hi, this is Colum Murphy in Beijing, where Chinese officials are throwing a few sharp elbows in their running rivalry with the US.

Officials from China’s Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Public Security said in a briefing the country has achieved success in controlling the drugs and done all it can for the U.S.