China has decided to hit back at the US with tariffs on certain products. This means they will tax things like coal and oil from America. But there is still time for the two countries to talk and avoid a bigger trade war. The US and China are big trading partners. China is now responding to tariffs that the US put on their goods. This could be just the beginning of a negotiation. President Trump and President Xi of China have talked before and things seemed okay. But now, there is tension between them over trade. China is an important country for the US to trade with. They sell lots of things to each other. But now, there is a threat of tariffs and it could affect their relationship. If the trade war escalates, China has to be ready. They have a plan in case things get worse. In the past, the US and China have had problems with trade. They tried to make a deal, but it didn't work out. Now, they have to figure out how to resolve their differences. The clock is ticking for the two countries to come to an agreement. Businesses all over the world are watching to see what will happen.