Donald Trump’s policy of imposing tariffs on rival nations reignited the first trade war of his new presidency on Tuesday, as China retaliated with its own wave of levies and an investigation into the U.

China trade war escalates as Trump imposes a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, prompting Beijing’s 15% counter-tariff. While China opts for a measured response, it leverages the situation to strengthen global trade ties.

US president says two ‘national emergency’ issues will be solved by sweeping tariffs inflicted on America’s three largest trading partners