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- Chinese state media on Thursday accused the United States of a "mobster mentality" in its move to implement additional tariffs on Chinese goods.
- Beijing on Wednesday said it would slap additional tariffs of 25 percent on $16 billion worth of U.S. imports, in retaliation the US's plans to begin collecting 25 percent extra in tariffs on $16 billion of Chinese goods from Aug. 23.
- China should consider "unconventional methods" to fight back, state media said.
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese state media on Thursday accused the United States of a "mobster mentality" in its move to implement additional tariffs on Chinese goods, and warned Beijing had all the necessary means to fight back.
The comments mark a ratcheting up in tensions between the world's two largest economies over a trade dispute, which is already impacting industries ranging from steel to cars and causing unease over which products could be targeted next.
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