Reciprocal duties of China on American goods came into force a minute after the introduction of the new American levies, told China Central television." The Chinese side in response to the introduction of United States high duties of 25% on imports of Chinese items with capacity of 16 billion August 23 at 12: 01 Beijing time officially brought into effect the conclusion on the introduction of the 25% import duties on American items with capacity of 16 billion." sections: Politics |