China calls Trump's newest trade attack 'blackmail,' says US 'initiated a trade war'

President Donald Trump instructed the US Trade Representative to identify another $200 billion in Chinese imports that could be subject to a 10% tariff. China responded by calling the move "blackmail" and stated that the US "initiated a trade war." China also threatened to hit back with proportional restrictions. The back-and-forth is the latest is a sustained trade fight between the two countries. China on Tuesday showed no sign of backing down after President Donald Trump threatened to kick of...