China’s Ministry of Commerce said it would file a legal case at the World Trade Organization, but signaled it still wanted a stable relationship with the U.S.

China's government on Sunday denounced the Trump administration's imposition of a long-threatened 10% tariff on Chinese imports while leaving the door open for talks with the U.S. that could avoid a deepening conflict.

Critics warn his posture could embolden China to expand ties to Latin American countries, and Russia to continue advances in Ukraine.

President Donald Trump has taken executive action to impose new tariffs on imports from Canada, China and Mexico

The move likely will trigger retaliation and risk igniting a trade war that could cause broad economic disruption for all countries involved.

President Donald Trump on Sunday said there could be 'some pain' as he prepares to impose tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico.