The Chinese government announced the tariffs last week, shortly after President Trump raised tariffs on Chinese products for the second time since he took office in January. The Chinese tariffs will include a levy of 15 percent on U.S. products like chicken, wheat and corn, as well as 10 percent on products like soybeans, pork, beef and fruit.

No country should fantasize that it can suppress China and maintain a good relationship with China at the same time,” warned China’s foreign minister.

Beijing issued the forceful statement following the Trump administration's move to double the tariffs already in place for Chinese imports.