China may hike tariffs on US pork, aluminium and other goods

China has announced a $3bn (£2.13bn) list of US goods including pork, apples and steel pipe that may be hit with higher tariffs as part of a spiralling trade dispute with Donald Trump.

China has announced a $3bn (€2.44bn) list of US goods including pork, apples and steel pipe that may be hit with higher tariffs as part of a spiralling trade dispute with Donald Trump.

Companies and investors worry the row could depress global commerce, while the Chinese trade ministry has urged Washington to negotiate a prompt settlement to the conflict over the President's tariff hike on steel and aluminium.