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China says it will take necessary measures if US harms trade

Chinese premier Li Keqiang who said China doesn't want to see trade war with U.S. [Photo: Courtesy]

China does not want a trade war with the United States but will defend its interests, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan to put tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

Trump struck a defiant tone on Friday, saying trade wars were good and easy to win, a day after he said he intended to put duties of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum products.

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