Chinese state media has called on industrial and commercial sectors in the United States to rally against President Donald Trump's plans for an additional $US100 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods.
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Trump threatened the extra tariffs after China last week imposed $US3 billion of tariffs on US fruits, nuts, wine and pork, just hours after the US unveiled an initial $US50 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods.
The tit-for-tat tariffs between the world's two largest economies follows a US finding that China was engaging in unfair trade practices in connection with intellectual property protections. China rejects the charge.
"We call on the international business community including the United States industrial and commercial circles to take prompt and effective measures and urge the US government to correct its errors," said state newspaper People's Daily on Sunday.
It also said that Chinese enterprises and industry will band together to support any government action against the tariffs.
China warned on Friday it was fully prepared to respond with a "fierce counter strike" of fresh trade measures if Trump imposes the additional $US100 billion in tariffs.
China's media, which is under strict control by authorities, has staunchly defended the country's position, saying it is a victim of US trade protectionism.
On Friday, China launched a World Trade Organization complaint against the US, triggering a 60-day deadline for the two countries to settle the matter.
Australian Associated Press
