China's Commerce Ministry on Tuesday vowed to retaliate against fresh U.S. import tariffs set to take effect later in the day, reiterating its stance that the Trump administration was trying to "shift the blame" and "bully" Beijing over fentanyl flows.

In response to new U.S. tariffs, China is imposing 10%-15% increases on American agricultural imports and restricting twenty-five U.S. firms. This move follows the U.S.'s additional levy, with China denying claims of wrongdoing regarding drug flow contributions.