Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

File photo of US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has called on China and the US to resolve their looming trade disputes through the use of existing multilateral provisions and organizations.
Both countries have been locked in a war of words and threats over US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose substantial tariffs on Chinese goods entering US markets. China has responded by doing the same, largely focused on agricultural industries in the American heartland.

China has warned the US not to adapt protectionist measures to global trade [Image: Archives]
China has warned the international community not to follow in US President Donald Trump’s footsteps and impose trade tariffs.
Officials in Beijing have called on the US to practice restraint on protectionist measures, and to comply with multilateral trade provisions.